Advance Practitioner - Furnace House Surgery

Integrated Care System; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to manage patients independently, provide high-quality care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice and the ability to prioritize and manage complex cases. This role offers the opportunity for ongoing professional development in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and clinical support systems.
• Registered Healthcare Professional and Advanced Clinician.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload independently, formulating differential diagnoses.
• Support the multidisciplinary team with specialist knowledge.
• Participate in audits and contribute to quality assurance activities.

Skills

Autonomy in clinical practice

Chronic disease management

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Advance Practitioner - Furnace House Surgery

The Role: We are seeking a qualified and experienced ACP capable of working autonomously to:

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients independently
• Provide high-quality care, including chronic disease management
• Contribute to excellent clinical services and patient outcomes
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, confident, and committed to ongoing professional development, sharing our ethos of continuous improvement, teamwork, and patient-focused care.

Main duties of the job

1. Independently prioritize, organize, and manage a complex caseload. Formulate differential diagnoses following specialist assessment; provide evidence-based information.
2. Maintain competence in clinical skills for advanced practice, including referrals and pathology reports.
3. Utilize specialist knowledge to support the multidisciplinary team and provide clinical advice.

About us

Furnace House Surgery is a forward-thinking, innovative GP practice committed to patient-centered care. We are a long-established 7-partner practice in West Wales with approximately 14,900 patients, using the EMIS system. We value excellent healthcare delivery and team collaboration.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner (also considering Trainee ACP)

Salary: Band 8A/8B or equivalent, depending on experience

Location: Furnace House Surgery

Accountable to: GP Partners / Practice Manager

Role Summary

This role reflects the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education, and Research & Development. Responsibilities vary by experience but include autonomous assessment, diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and health promotion, as well as acting as a non-medical prescriber where applicable.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Manage a complex caseload independently, formulating differential diagnoses and providing evidence-based information.
• Maintain clinical competence and fulfill an extended scope of practice.
• Support the multidisciplinary team with specialist knowledge and clinical advice.

Management

• Contribute to clinical governance, risk assessment, incident reporting, complaint handling, and hazard notification.
• Implement NICE standards and ensure safe use of equipment and resources.

Communication

• Maintain accurate records and communicate complex information clearly and sensitively to patients and colleagues.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences, managing conflicting views professionally.

Policy & Service Development

• Support a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to policy development within your expertise.

Training and Education

• Stay current with research, share knowledge, and supervise junior staff as appropriate.

Audit and Research

• Participate in audits and contribute to quality assurance activities.

Personal and Professional Development

• Maintain competence, participate in appraisals, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as delegated, with ongoing review of role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and clinical support systems.
• Experience in data reporting, supervision, and autonomous work.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Registered Healthcare Professional and Advanced Clinician

Other

• Understanding of the practice's values, innovative, organized, and resilient.

Additional

• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.