Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Elevate Academy development

Job summary

OneMedical Group operates the Bracknell Urgent Care Centre, delivering autonomous assessment and treatment for all ages within an NHS setting. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner role involves independent decision-making, prescribing and discharge in a fast-paced environment.

A Level 7 qualification (MSc in Advanced Practice) and an independent prescribing qualification are required, with registration with NMC/HCPC/GPhC.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Practice or 180 credits at Level 7.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300).
• Current registration with NMC, HCPC or GPhC.
• Experience in primary or urgent care settings.
• Ability to assess and manage acute/undifferentiated presentations.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients with acute presentations.
• Manage minor illness and minor injury using advanced skills.
• Order and interpret diagnostics; develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and review medicines in line with regulations.
• Mentor nursing and allied health colleagues; work with multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical audit and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Autonomous practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical documentation systems

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice

Independent prescribing qualification (V300)

Tools

SystmOne

EMIS

Job description

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner post sits within the Bracknell Urgent Care Centre, run by OneMedical Group, which provides NHS services. Core work is autonomous assessment and treatment of patients of all ages with acute, undifferentiated or minor problems, including prescribing and discharge decisions. It is a full-time or part-time post in a fast-paced urgent care setting, with unsociable hours. Applicants need a Level 7 advanced practice qualification and an independent prescribing qualification.

What the job involves

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients with acute, undifferentiated and complex presentations across all age groups


• Assess and manage minor illness and minor injury using advanced consultation and diagnostic skills


• Recognise red flags, judge clinical urgency and make safe, evidence-based decisions within scope of practice


• Order and interpret diagnostic investigations and develop treatment and management plans


• Prescribe and review medicines safely in line with legal, professional and organisational frameworks


• Support streaming and direct patients to the most appropriate care pathway


• Guide, mentor and support nursing and allied health colleagues


• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team


• Contribute to clinical audit, service improvement, local guidelines and policies


• Maintain standards of confidentiality, information governance and patient safety

What’s required

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent Level 7 qualification (180 credits)


• Independent / non-medical prescribing qualification (V300)

Registration & licences

• Current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration

Experience

• Experience in primary care or urgent care settings


• Training and proven competence in assessing and managing minor illness and minor injury


• Experience managing acute and undifferentiated presentations across all age groups

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills


• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Confidence using clinical documentation systems such as SystmOne (preferred) or EMIS


• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, evidence-based practice and continuing professional development


• Knowledge of CQC requirements and NICE guidance for urgent and primary care

Nice to have

• Teaching, mentoring or clinical supervision qualification

What’s offered

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising with length of service, plus an extra day for each year of service


• NHS pension


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay


• 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP


• Eye care vouchers


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Refer a Friend cash bonus scheme


• Development through the Elevate Academy, including apprenticeships and leadership pathways