Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Practice Based

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Full time
Location: Wirral
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Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network Location:

Wirral, United Kingdom Job Category:

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23.01.2025 Expiry Date:

09.03.2025 Job Description:

Job summary The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide autonomous healthcare to patients in Healthier West Wirral. The ACP is accountable for independent, competent clinical decision-making including assessment and diagnostic skills, within practice. In addition to this, the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialties for any necessary follow-up, inpatient, or outpatient review and/or investigations. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The post holder will be a registered healthcare professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with their relevant professional body. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute, community, primary, social care medicine, encompassing advanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence-based and deliver high-quality patient-centered care. The post holder will support our 5 GP Practices with the provision of additional patient access on Saturdays, working one in eight at an enhanced rate of pay with a day off in lieu the week prior to the Saturday shift. Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities (not exhaustive) Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Undertake house visits to frail, housebound, vulnerable and those otherwise unable to attend practice. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with patients to support compliance to prescribed treatments or over-the-counter medication. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology, or sexual health consultation. About us

Healthier West Wirral PCN supports a population of over 70,000 patients across 5 different Practices including Marine Lake Medical Practice, Myrtle Group Practice, Upton Group Practice, West Wirral Group Practice and Greasby Group Practice. We are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that has already had much success building a large PCN team including Physician Associates, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators and Paramedics. Job Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities: Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation, and diagnosis of patients within their area of work. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and multidisciplinary team meetings. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/advice as per specialty and scope of practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. Within scope of practice and clinical competence request and/or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care. Utilise scope of practice to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the specialty to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team based on patient assessment. Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service. Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient-focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the professional structures as required. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter-terrorism awareness). Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete, and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with standards. Person Specification

Qualifications Essential The post holder will be a registered healthcare professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with their relevant professional body. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute, community, primary, social care medicine, encompassing advanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence-based and deliver high-quality patient-centered care.

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