Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Heaton Moor Medical Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heaton Moor Medical Group is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a supportive GP team. You will see adults and children across urgent same-day presentations and chronic conditions, with autonomy in clinical decision-making and collaboration with GPs, nurses and MDT members.

The role emphasizes leadership, professional development and shaping service improvement, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centred care in a NHS primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with relevant credentials.
• Demonstrable experience in assessing and managing both adults and children.
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to practise autonomously and manage clinical risk.
• Experience in Primary Care and paediatric assessment.
• Leadership, education, or quality improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage urgent and on-the-day clinical problems in adults and children.
• Manage long-term conditions, optimise medications, and monitor outcomes.
• Take comprehensive histories, perform examinations, and develop management plans.
• Prescribe within scope and interpret investigations as appropriate.
• Provide safety-netting, follow-up and escalation of care when needed.
• Lead and mentor colleagues, contribute to clinical governance and pathways.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

CPD commitment

Education

Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our friendly and supportive team at Heaton Moor Medical Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking GP practice, working alongside our GPs, nurses and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to adults and children.

The successful candidate will play an important role in assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions, using their advanced clinical skills and knowledge to make a real difference to our patients and local community.

We offer six weeks' annual leave, all working hours based at our Heaton Moor site, no current requirement to work weekends and just one late evening until 8pm per week.

We can also offer a choice of four shift patterns, giving you some flexibility around how your working week is structured.

We are looking for someone who is confident working autonomously, enjoys being part of a team and is passionate about delivering excellent patient care. In return, you'll be joining a welcoming team where your skills and contribution will be genuinely valued.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve a varied mix of clinical work, providing care for patients of all ages across both urgent same-day appointments and ongoing long-term condition management.

You will be responsible for managing your own patient caseload, making independent clinical decisions and working closely with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

Alongside your day-to-day clinical work, you will contribute to the development of clinical services, support colleagues through shared learning and guidance, and help identify opportunities to improve patient care and practice processes.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys clinical autonomy, working as part of a close-knit team and taking an active role in shaping and improving the services we provide.

About us

Heaton Moor Medical Group is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice providing high-quality NHS primary care to a diverse patient population across six sites in Stockport: Heaton Moor, Adswood Road, Bosden Moor, Cale Green, Dean Lane and Little Moor. We are committed to delivering compassionate, accessible and patient-centred care close to where our patients live.

Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Coordinators and dedicated administrative and support staff, all working collaboratively to provide safe, effective and responsive care. We are passionate about innovation, continuous improvement and developing services that meet the changing needs of our community.

As a teaching practice, we actively support the education and development of medical students, foundation doctors and GP trainees, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and professional growth. We are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing education, wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for career development.

Our commitment to high-quality care is reflected in our CQC rating of 'Good', with Good ratings across all key domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. We are proud to provide an inclusive, supportive working environment where our teams are empowered to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Location: Heaton Moor Medical Group

Reports to: Lead Nurse / Practice Manager / GP Partner

Job Purpose

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will practise at an advanced level within Heaton Moor Medical Group, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to adults and children across urgent same-day presentations and long-term condition management.

The role is underpinned by the Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice, requiring a high level of autonomy, advanced clinical expertise, leadership, educational contribution, and engagement in research and service improvement.

Pillar 1: Clinical Practice

The ACP will provide expert clinical care to adults and children, managing acute, and chronic conditions within an agreed scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults and children presenting with urgent and on-the-day clinical problems
• Manage long-term conditions in adults and children, including reviews, medication optimisation, and monitoring
• Undertake comprehensive history taking, physical examination, and advanced clinical assessment.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans
• Prescribe independently within scope of practice and competence, including paediatric prescribing where appropriate
• Request, interpret, and act upon investigations where appropriate
• Recognise and manage clinical risk, deterioration, and safeguarding concerns
• Provide safety-netting, follow-up, and appropriate escalation of care
• Deliver face-to-face, telephone and home visit consultations as required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior clinical decision-maker for both adult and paediatric presentations within primary care
• Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Support service delivery for urgent, same-day, and long-term condition
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, significant event analysis, and safeguarding reviews
• Support development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice across adult and paediatric care
• Support and mentor clinicians, trainees, and students
• Contribute to teaching related to minor illness, paediatric assessment, and long-term condition management
• Maintain own competence through CPD, reflective practice, and clinical supervision
• Contribute to appraisal and peer learning activities

Pillar 4: Research & Quality Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Use research evidence and national guidance to inform adult and paediatric clinical practice
• Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Support evaluation of outcomes related to urgent care and long-term conditions
• Promote evidence-based innovation and service improvement
• Contribute to the development and review of local clinical guidelines

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional registration and revalidation
• Practise within professional codes of conduct and agreed scope of practice
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity
• Always adhere to safeguarding children and adults policies
• Comply with infection control, information governance, and organisational policies
• Engage in regular appraisal, supervision, and continuing professional development

Person Specification

• Registered healthcare professional
• Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Demonstrable experience in assessing and managing both adults and children
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to practise autonomously and manage clinical risk
• Experience in Primary Care
• Experience in paediatric assessment and management in primary or urgent care
• Experience managing long-term conditions
• Leadership, education, or quality improvement experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in primary care or general practice.

Experience

• Experience assessing and managing both adults and children.
• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Previous experience working in primary care or general practice.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Experience in paediatric assessment and 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.