Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable GP training practice in South East London is seeking a senior autonomous clinician. The role involves managing patient care, supporting urgent and chronic conditions, and providing clinical supervision. Essential qualifications include an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and independent prescribing qualification. This position offers a progressive work environment focused on quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in general practice.
• Demonstrable ability to manage undifferentiated presentations and chronic diseases.
• Commitment to clinical governance and safe prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and imaging.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical leadership

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Level 7) or equivalent

Independent Prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent)

Job description

The ACP will be a senior autonomous clinician working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. The role will support the practice’s skill‑mix model to enhance access, improve workflow, and allow GPs to focus on complex and continuity care. This post forms part of our longer‑term workforce planning to maintain stability and sustainability beyond April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and same‑day conditions.
• Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations and imaging as appropriate.
• Prescribe medication independently (V300 qualification required) and optimise treatment plans inline with best practice.
• Contribute to the management of long‑term conditions and urgent care clinics.
• Support triage, digital consultation, and online form workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audit, and significant event analysis.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and ARRS colleagues.
• Engage in weekly supervision and protected education sessions.

About us

About Thamesmead Medical Associates. Thamesmead Medical Associates (www.thamesmeadmedical.org) is a large, well‑established GP training practice in South East London with approximately 16,000 registered patients. The practice is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and provides high‑quality, patient‑centred care to a diverse local population. We are a recognised training environment for GP registrars and Foundation Doctors and have a broad multidisciplinary team including ARRS roles such as pharmacists, paramedics, and social prescribing link workers. The practice offers a supportive and progressive environment, with weekly protected education time, regular supervision, and active involvement in teaching, service development, and quality improvement.

Essential Criteria

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Level 7) or equivalent advanced practice qualification.
• Registration with the appropriate professional body (NMC or HCPC).
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in general practice.
• Demonstrable ability to manage undifferentiated presentations, chronic disease, and urgent care workload.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to clinical governance, safe prescribing, and continuous professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in clinical leadership, service redesign, or quality improvement projects.
• Expertise in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, COPD, hypertension).
• Familiarity with ARRS and PCN workforce structures.
• Experience supervising trainees or contributing to educational activities.

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.