Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Bristol Industrial; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves patient assessment, diagnosis, and management within a supportive environment aiming for quality patient care. With competitive compensation and significant benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Current NMC / HCPC / GPhC registration.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience in primary care, including minor illness management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full episodes of patient care and make clinical decisions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead clinical quality, patient care, and safety.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Plymouth
£50,000 – £55,000 per year FTE (depending on experience)
40 hours per week (Part-time hours considered)
Permanent

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? Join our passionate, multi-disciplinary team in Plymouth, where you'll be supported, empowered, and encouraged to lead clinical care and innovation in a thriving primary care environment.

About the Role: As an ACP, you will take the lead in assessing, diagnosing, and managing care for patients registered with our practices—working both autonomously and as part of a wider clinical team. You’ll help shape and modernise care pathways, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred services across traditional professional boundaries.
You'll play a key leadership role within the practice, sharing responsibility for clinical governance alongside the Lead Nurse and helping inspire a high standard of care throughout the team.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage full episodes of patient care, including minor illness and urgent assessments
• Make autonomous clinical decisions in diagnosis and treatment
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurses, PAs, wellbeing advisors, and health coaches
• Lead by example in clinical quality, patient care, and safety
• Support clinical governance processes and service improvement initiatives
• Utilise EMIS for accurate documentation and case management

What We’re Looking For:

• Current NMC / HCPC / GPhC registration
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Proven experience in primary care, including minor illness management
• Strong clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making abilities
• A flexible, team-oriented mindset and willingness to adapt to new models of care
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

What You’ll Get in Return:

• £50,000 – £55,000 FTE (depending on experience)
• Flexible working options including part-time
• 25 days annual leave (200 hours) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Extra day of leave every year on your work anniversary
• NHS Pension with 20.6% employer contribution
• Indemnity cover provided
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Dedicated time and funding for CPD and professional development
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers & fortnightly grocery orders
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (via Health Assured)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Family-friendly policies and significant event leave

Apply todayand take the first step toward making a real difference.ContactNikki Stephensonat07917 658501or email your CV [e-mail] start your journey today!

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