Advanced Clinical Practitioner

OneMedical Group; Minehead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Minehead is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to provide clinical leadership and ensure the safe delivery of services. You will work autonomously with patients and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance healthcare pathways. The ideal candidate will require a Master's in Advanced Practice and must be a certified Independent Prescriber. This position offers substantial professional development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid for Indemnity cover

Eye care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• NMC/ HCPC/GPhC registration required.
• Experience within primary care settings is needed.
• Certified Independent Prescriber qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Make autonomous decisions in patient assessment and treatment.
• Ensure compliant delivery of services to patients.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to transform pathways of care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to inspire and lead a team

Flexibility

Sound clinical reasoning and decision making

Patience and friendly attitude

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Overview

In addition to standard nursing duties, the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) role is accountable in conjunction with the lead nurse for the clinical governance of the practice and is designed to provide clinical leadership in the practice, in order to ensure the safe, effective and compliant delivery of services to all patients. You'll be working with a great local team and will have the support of the wider NHS services leadership team and our support centre teams as well. You will work alongside a multi‑disciplinary team including: GPs, practice nurses, wellbeing advisors, health coaches, physician associate, and more. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in attitude and behaviour. They will be keen to undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to undertaking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

We are now looking for a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to help ensure the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of services to our patients. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients registered with our practices. You will have experience within primary care settings and your high standards of patient care will naturally inspire those you work with.

Qualifications

• Be registered with current NMC/ HCPC/GPhC registration
• Have a MSc in Advanced Practice
• Be a certified Independent Prescriber
• Have primary care experience as well as experience in minor illness management
• Be proficient in managing whole episodes of care, whilst being part of a larger MDT
• Strong communication skills, patience and friendly attitude
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
• Flexibility
• Ability to inspire and lead a team

System used: EMIS

About the Facility

Minehead Medical Centre is looking for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our multi‑disciplinary team, to help us to transform and modernise pathways of care, enabling the safe and effective sharing of skills across traditional professional boundaries. Minehead Medical Centre has recently rated 'Good' in all areas by the CQC in its first inspection under OneMedicare's leadership. After taking over the service in early 2024 following an 'Inadequate' rating of the previous provider, the new team has made rapid and significant improvements, transforming patient care, access, and leadership. We are a passionate, close‑knit team committed to providing the highest standards of care in a way that truly meets the needs of our patients. The Medical Centre is a central hub in the town, and we are proud to reflect the welcoming and collaborative spirit of the wider Minehead community.

Our Mission

At OneMedical Group, we believe there's a better way to care for communities. Founded in 2004 as a family‑run organisation, our purpose is powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by our core values; People First, Working Together and a Healthier Future, we are committed to delivering healthcare differently, with compassion, innovation, and a deep‑rooted dedication to reducing health inequalities. We have two different arms within our organisation OneMedical Property (Healthcare Property Developer) and OneMedicare (NHS Care Delivery), with all teams united by our shared purpose and collaborative spirit. We value the diversity of skills and perspectives within our organisation, knowing that it's through learning from one another and working together that we can truly make a difference. Our co‑founders, Rachel and her father, Michael, started the organisation with a shared vision to support and strengthen community healthcare. Today, Rachel leads as CEO, with family values still central to how we work. We are inspired by the ethos of the traditional family doctor: someone personal, consistent and trusted within the community. We are committed to NHS principles and we are focused on services that individuals and communities trust to help them live healthier lives, improve their quality of life and achieve better health outcomes.

OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: [e-mail] Take a look around the company.

Benefits

• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• 25 days (5 weeks/200 hours) annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata, if part‑time)
• Extra days of leave for work anniversary each year
• Paid for Indemnity cover
• Enhanced Maternity; Maternity/Paternity Support; Adoption pay
• Participation in OMG's refer a friend scheme
• Continued personal and professional development
• 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support with Relocation