Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Ashmore Park Medical Centre; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Make a difference in the local社区

Job summary

Ashmore Park Medical Centre in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our NHS GP practice serving around 4,000 patients. You will work autonomously within a collaborative clinical team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on long-term conditions and acute presentations.

You will have support for professional development, flexible working patterns and a role that makes a real difference in the local community while maintaining

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in primary care settings.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web and other primary care digital systems.
• Evidence of clinical audit and quality improvement activity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop management plans.
• Manage a varied caseload including acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Undertake annual reviews for long-term conditions and promote self-management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Independent Prescriber

EMIS Web

Clinical decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking GP practice?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a well-established NHS GP practice serving approximately 4,000 patients.

Rated Good by the CQC, committed to providing excellent care to our patients whilst promoting the wellbeing, development and work-life balance of our staff. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team culture, where clinical and administrative colleagues work together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will work autonomously and as an integral part of our clinical team, managing a diverse caseload and contributing to the ongoing development of services. You will work closely with our GPs, nursing team, practice management and administrative staff, providing expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and patient-focused clinician who shares our commitment to delivering safe, effective and high-quality primary care.

What we can offer you:

• Welcoming, supportive and experienced team
• Positive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the local community

Main duties of the job

You will need to work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of the patients whilst demonstrating safe clinical decision making and offering excellent care to our patients.

You will be expected to focus on delivering evidence-based practice to patients with long term conditions and acute illnesses.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will be responsible for the care delivered and will need to demonstrate critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to deliver expert care, including assessment and diagnosis skills for patients within the practice.

You will conduct both face to face and telephone appointments and work dynamically and collaboratively to meet the needs of our patients daily.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will be responsible for adhering to policies and procedures.

We actively encourage professional development and training to help you explore your personal development and support the development of the practice.

About us

We are a friendly, patient focused GP practice serving a patient population of around 4000 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes a wide range of administrative and clinical staff, enhanced by additional roles through our Primary Care Network (PCN). Together, we work to provide accessible, patient-centered care and continuously improve the services we offer to our local community.

We operate from a well-maintained, modern practice with ample free parking available for both staff and patients. The practice benefits from strong relationships with local healthcare providers and services.

We are proud to have achieved a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to delivering safe, effective and high-quality care.

By joining Ashmore Park Health Centre, you will become part of a welcoming and dedicated team where your contribution is valued, professional development is encouraged, and staff wellbeing is a priority.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults and, where appropriately qualified, children presenting with acute and ongoing health needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with best practice and national guidelines.
• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating differential diagnoses and developing appropriate management plans.
• Independently managing a varied caseload of patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Conducting annual reviews for patients with long-term conditions, including discussion of treatment options, lifestyle modifications and self-management strategies.
• Requesting, interpreting and acting upon the results of clinical investigations, including blood tests and other diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribing medication within the scope of professional practice and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Providing health promotion, preventative care and patient education to support positive health outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, PCN staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and ensuring compliance with professional, clinical governance and safeguarding standards.
• Supporting the development and delivery of practice services to meet the needs of the patient population.

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, motivated and proactive clinician with excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to patient care, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in one or more of the following settings: General Practice, Walk-in Centre, Urgent Care Centre, Emergency Department, Out of Hours Service
• Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web and other primary care digital systems.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement activities and service development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant Department of Health, NICE and local clinical guidelines.
• Competent in the use of clinical systems, IT applications and evidence-based resources to support clinical decision-making.
• Comprehensive understanding of current clinical and safeguarding issues, including adult safeguarding, child safeguarding and domestic abuse.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, consultation and clinical decision-making skills.

Desirable

• Masters degree in advanced clinical Practice (if not already included within ACP qualification).
• Relevant clinical qualifications in minor illness, urgent care or long-term condition management.
• Teaching, mentorship or supervision qualification.
• Qualification in chronic disease management.
• Relevant safeguarding training at Level 3 or above.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Ashmore Park Medical Centre

Address: Griffiths Drive, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 2LH

Employer's website: https://www.ashmoreparkmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Amanda Freeman, Deputy Manager, [e-mail], 01902732442

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Working pattern: Flexible working