Advance Clinical Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester Terrace Health Care Centre in Central Northampton seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a busy, multidisciplinary team. You will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment across all ages, including paediatrics, with home visits as required.

Essential qualifications include MSc in ACP, registration (NMC/HCPC/GPhC) and independent prescribing where eligible, along with strong clinical reasoning and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical decision-making across age groups (including paediatrics).
• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment in a GP practice setting.
• Undertake home visits as part of the visiting team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for patients with urgent/undifferentiated symptoms.
• Undertake paediatric assessments and manage acute conditions safely.
• Conduct home visits including frailty and urgent presentations.
• Perform examinations, interpret tests and make evidence-based decisions.
• Prescribe safely in line with scope and legislation (independent prescribing desirable).
• Refer to secondary care or community services when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow governance processes.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Clinical assessment

Independent prescribing

MDT collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Risk management

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration

Independent Prescriber (V300)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

The ACP will work as part of a multidisciplinary GP practice team to deliver safe, effective and autonomous clinical care. The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute, urgent, complex or undifferentiated problems across the age spectrum, including minor illness, minor injuries and paediatric presentations. They will also contribute to the home-visiting service, providing same-day care to housebound patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with minor illness, minor injury, urgent/unscheduled needs and undifferentiated symptoms.
• Undertake paediatric assessments and manage acute conditions safely.
• Conduct home visits as part of the practice visiting team, including frailty, long-term conditions, and urgent presentations.
• Perform clinical examinations, interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., bloods, ECGs, imaging reports within competence) and make evidence-based decisions.
• Manage and treat wound injuries, simple MSK injuries, sprains/strains and minor trauma.
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in accordance with scope and legislation (independent prescribing desirable/required depending on applicant).
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services or internal clinicians.
• Provide patient education, health promotion and self-management advice.
• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
• Work within professional codes of conduct and scope of practice.

Leadership & Service Development

• Support the day-to-day clinical workflow and contribute to practice operational efficiency.
• Act as a clinical advocate for high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways and service improvements.
• Participate in risk management, incident reviews and governance processes.
• Role model best practice and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement., Participate in teaching sessions, case-based discussions and clinical learning activities.
• Maintain and evidence ongoing CPD required for ACP practice.
• Engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Participate in audits, QI projects and evaluation of clinical outcomes.
• Use data and evidence to inform improvements in care delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of organisational learning and service development.
• Engage with research opportunities where appropriate. We are seeking a qualified ACP to work with Adults and Children who is enthusiastic, approachable, compassionate and organised.
• A basic knowledge of computers is essential. Previous use of SystmOne would be an advantage however full training will be given.
• The ACP will demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making, critical reasoning, and the ability to work both independently and within the wider primary care team. The role incorporates all four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education, and Research.
• Registered with NMC / HCPC / GPhC
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent Level 7 ACP qualification)
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Clinical portfolio demonstrating competence across ACP domains, Independent Prescriber (V300)
• Teaching/mentoring qualification
• Minor injury/trauma training including MSK assessment
• Paediatric assessment training, Significant post-registration experience in primary care, urgent care or similar environment
• Experience managing minor illness and complex undifferentiated presentations
• Experience working autonomously and as part of an MDT
• Experience with telephone triage and same-day access models, Experience in minor injuries (suturing, wound care, MSK assessment)
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior clinicians
• Experience leading audits or QI projects, Advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic capability
• Ability to manage risk, uncertainty and complex situations
• Confident in acute and urgent care assessment across all ages
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise and work independently
• Competence in prescribing (if qualified), Professional, accountable and patient-centred
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to service needs
• Commitment to ongoing development and reflective practice
• Ability to work under pressure
• Collaborative and supportive team member
• Motivated to contribute to service evolution and clinical excellence At Leicester Terrace Health Care Centre in Central Northampton, youll be joining a dynamic and supportive team made up of 8 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs and a wider clinical and administrative team of around 40 colleagues. We care for over 17,000 patients, so our days are busy, varied and fast paced but always focused on delivering safe, effective, high-quality care. We pride ourselves on being innovative while maintaining the highest professional standards, and we value experienced clinicians who are confident, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. You' will be part of a high-performing practice where teamwork, mutual respect and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

This is a permanent position where we will offer excellent pay for the right candidate. Working hours for the role are negotiable.