Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Plas Ffynnon Medical Centre; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical practice in Oswestry is looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their team on a part-time basis (30 hours/week). This role involves comprehensive patient care, covering aspects from assessment to treatment, and requires excellent clinical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in advanced clinical practice. Experience in primary care is preferred, but support will be provided for candidates without it. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality care to their community.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Mentorship from experienced clinicians

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical practice skills required.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is essential.
• Experience of independently prescribing medication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care from assessment to treatment.
• Collaborate with the general practice team to deliver patient care.
• Diagnose and manage acute conditions.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice skills

Clinical examination skills

Communication skills

Management of patients with complex needs

Awareness of national IPC requirements

EMiS Web knowledge

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Plas Ffynnon Medical Centre plan to strengthen their clinical team in 2026 with the addition of the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

Experience of working in a primary care setting is preferred but we would support an ACP without primary care experience with the provision of an identified GP supervisor, daily support from the rota supervising GP and mentorship with other appropriate clinicians.

The post is for 30 hours per week to include Monday and Friday. Please apply with a CV and covering letter.

Main duties of the job

The ACP will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients. Although part of the nursing team, the ACP will work collaboratively with the entire general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. To work at this level the successful candidate will hold a masters degree in advanced clinical practice.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage acute conditions, integrating both drug, and non‑drug‑based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence‑based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over‑the‑counter medication on medication regimens, side‑effects and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

About us

Plas Ffynnon Medical Centre is a welcoming and friendly team led by 5 GP partners and a manager partner. The GPs are supported by 2 salaried GPs, a very strong nursing team into which we will introduce a reliable and dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner. We are a training practice, currently supporting 3 registrars with their training. The GPs are also supported by an experienced Physicians Assistant. We provide care to over 9500 patients and are part of North Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN). We are proud of our caring ethos and the friendly and supportive environment within which our team works. We work collaboratively with the other 2 practices in Oswestry and operate from purpose‑built premises with parking facilities for staff. We are rated Good by the CQC.

We are an EMiS practice and are about to introduce Anima Workflow. In early 2026 we will be introducing a triage model of care.

Job responsibilities

The ACP will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients. Although part of the nursing team, the ACP will work collaboratively with the entire general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. To work at this level the successful candidate will hold a masters degree in advanced clinical practice.

The candidate will have drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and be dedicated to working in a fast‑paced GP surgery environment.

Key responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage acute conditions, integrating both drug, and non‑drug‑based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence‑based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over‑the‑counter medication on medication regimens, side‑effects and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholders.

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HCPC. Produce accurate and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence‑based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.

Support the identification of vulnerable patients and be aware of safeguarding procedures and local guidance.

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Discuss, highlight and work with the wider clinical team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to IPC, health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data using accurate clinical codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Equality and diversity

Promote diversity and equality of opportunity.

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice.

Undertake any training required in order to meet the needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced clinical practice skills.
• Clinical examination skills.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Management of patients with complex needs (based on area of specialism).
• Awareness of national IPC requirements.
• EMiS Web knowledge
• Awareness of IPC requirements in primary care.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Currently employed/self‑employed as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Paramedic Practitioner working in accordance with the four pillars of advanced practice.

Experience

• Working autonomously in an advanced nursing/paramedic role.
• Independent prescribing.
• Health needs assessment.
• Experience of working within a primary care/urgent care or general practice setting.
• Experience of case management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.