Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance

Free parking at most sites

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Summer and Christmas parties

Job summary

Shore Medical is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult and paediatric patients across its GP practices. The post encompasses prescribing, clinical leadership and supervising nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role requires a non-medical prescribing qualification, NMC registration and a primary care background. Access to a car and a full UK driving licence are preferred as you may work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult and paediatric patients.
• Prescribing within scope of practice and clinical decision‑making.
• Leadership and supervision of nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult and paediatric patients with acute, chronic and undifferentiated presentations
• Act as first point of contact, taking histories and forming management plans
• Undertake clinical decision‑making, prescribing, investigations and referrals
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Work within professional standards, ensuring safe, evidence‑based care
• Instigate diagnostic testing and interpret results
• Prescribe safely and complete prescribing portfolio for CPD
• Be accountable for all aspects of own work and patient safety
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver patient‑centred care
• Contribute to governance, audit and continuous professional development

Skills

Autonomous clinical practice

Patient management across adult and pa

Education

MSc in advanced clinical practice

Non‑medical independent prescribing (V300)

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Shore Medical, a GP super partnership of six surgeries, is recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work across its practices. The post centres on autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult and paediatric patients with acute, chronic and undifferentiated problems, including prescribing and referral. It also carries clinical leadership and supervision of nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues. Applicants need a non-medical prescribing qualification and a primary care background, and access to a car is required.

What the job involves

• Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult and paediatric patients with acute, chronic and undifferentiated presentations
• Act as first point of contact for patients with undiagnosed problems, taking histories and reaching a diagnosis and management plan
• Undertake clinical decision‑making, prescribing, investigations and referrals
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Work within the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice, the NMC Code and professional scope, ensuring safe, evidence‑based care
• Instigate invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic tests and investigations, interpreting findings
• Prescribe safely using evidence‑based, cost‑effective measures within scope of practice
• Complete the annual prescribing portfolio as part of CPD
• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to national and local guidance
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver patient‑centred care
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, research and continuous professional development

What’s required

Qualifications

• MSc in advanced clinical practice or NHS digital badge
• Non‑medical independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent)
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Registration & licences

• Registered nurse with NMC registration

Experience

• Autonomous clinical practice
• Working in a primary care role
• Working collaboratively with other agencies
• Mentoring students
• Managing own time and diary

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Nice to have

• Evidence of ongoing learning, reflection and professional development
• Recognised leadership course

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Continuous CPD
• NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance
• Free parking at most sites
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Summer and Christmas parties