Advanced Clinical Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Shepton Mallet. This pivotal role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, assessing and managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions. You will work autonomously and collaboratively, engaging in complex clinical assessments, prescribing treatments, and providing expert guidance on medication management. With a strong commitment to health promotion and preventive care, you will enhance patient outcomes and support self-care initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Paramedic required.
• Experience working with various patients presenting acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth physiological and psychological assessments.
• Prescribe, review, and advise on medications.
• Support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Medication Management

Health Promotion

Mental Health Support

Triage/streaming experience

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Prescribing certificate

Minor illness certification

Minor Injury certification

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Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Shepton Mallet

Location: Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 310ede2c0e2a

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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I am excited to announce a recruitment opportunity for a Band 7 medical prescriber/Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the team. Our client provides the NHS111 and Out of Hours GP service to over a million patients across Hertfordshire, Somerset, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex, and the South West of England.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a dynamic healthcare environment. As an experienced clinician, you will assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions while integrating evidence-based treatments and holistic patient care. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes by providing expert clinical decision-making, advanced diagnostic skills, and proactive management of long-term health conditions.
This role requires a strong commitment to patient advocacy, health promotion, and preventive care. You will engage in complex clinical assessments, prescribe treatments, and offer expert guidance on medication management, vaccinations, and lifestyle interventions. Additionally, you will support patients in self-care, mental health management, and urgent medical situations, ensuring seamless, efficient, and passionate healthcare delivery.

Your new role

• Clinical Decision-Making – Perform in-depth physiological and psychological assessments, prioritising urgent and complex cases while providing emergency care when needed.
• Medication Management – Prescribe, review, and advise on medications, ensuring safe and effective use in line with best practices and national guidelines.
• Health Promotion & Preventive Care – Support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles, participate in vaccination programs, and provide family planning, sexual health, and wound care services.
• Mental Health Support – Identify, assess, and refer patients with mental health concerns, ensuring they receive appropriate care and intervention.
• Collaborative & Evidence-Based Practice – Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, patient-focused care, contributing to clinical governance and service improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Paramedic
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent credentialing
• Minor illness (university accredited)
• Minor Injury (university accredited)
• Prescribing certificate
• Triage/streaming experience
• Evidence of working with a variety of patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions of any age.
• Experience of working as a team leader
• Demonstrate working within the 4 pillars of advanced practice

Desirable criteria

• Experience managing end-of-life care patients, including prescribing/administering medications such as 'Just in Case' medications
• Experience in Family Planning
• Experience in managing chronic conditions
• Experience of working in an Emergency Department / UTC / GP
• Evidence of audit or research experience
• Experience in reviewing x-ray