Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Acp)

Lcw Ucc; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative (UC) is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary primary care team in the London area. The ACP will provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of health conditions, delivering care via face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations.

The role involves working within an agreed scope of practice, prescribing appropriately, and collaborating with GPs,

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience as ACP or in advanced clinical role.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and autonomously managing patients.
• Experience of independent prescribing.
• Experience with acute, chronic and complex cases.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, evidence-based clinical care across acute, urgent and long-term needs.
• Conduct assessments, order and interpret investigations, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage same-day urgent care.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and others to optimise care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Autonomous assessment

Independent prescribing

Clinical diagnosis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Digital consultations

Patient management

Education

Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice

NMC/HCPC registration

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. The successful candidate will provide expert autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of acute, urgent and long‑term health conditions.

Working as an independent practitioner within an agreed scope of practice, you will manage patients through face‑to‑face, telephone and digital consultations, undertake clinical examinations, request and interpret investigations, prescribe appropriately and develop treatment plans to deliver high‑quality patient‑centred care.

As a key member of the practice team, you will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes, enhance access to care and support the delivery of safe, effective and responsive services. You will also contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of primary care services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic ACP who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting innovation and helping meet the evolving healthcare needs of our local population.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will provide autonomous, evidence‑based clinical care to patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health needs. Working within an agreed scope of practice, the post holder will undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, request and interpret investigations, develop treatment plans and prescribe appropriate medications.

The ACP will deliver high‑quality care through face‑to‑face, telephone and digital consultations, managing same‑day demand and supporting the ongoing care of patients with long‑term conditions. They will provide clinical advice, facilitate appropriate referrals and ensure patients receive timely access to the most appropriate services.

The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and service delivery. They will contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities, ensuring care is delivered safely and in line with local and national guidance.

The ACP will maintain accurate clinical records, manage clinical risk effectively, support health promotion and prevention initiatives, and act as a clinical resource for colleagues. The role requires a commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining professional registration and competency standards.

About us

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is a not‑for‑profit SocialEnterprise, now in its 30th year of providing high‑quality services across a range ofprimary and urgent care contracts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 5 millionpatients in North West, North Central and North East London.

We pride ourselves ondelivering safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well‑led patient centred clinicalservices as recognised by our Good CQC rating in all areas of our organisation.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic illnesses within scope of practice.
• Independently prescribe medications and review treatment plans as appropriate.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Manage same‑day urgent care demand, supporting timely access to care.
• Undertake home visits where required.
• Promote health education, preventative healthcare and self‑management.

Patient Care

• Deliver care through face‑to‑face, telephone and digital consultations.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based management plans.
• Refer patients appropriately to internal and external services.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective follow‑up and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues within the practice.

Clinical Governance and Quality

• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety and risk management activities.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Support the achievement of practice, PCN and contractual quality objectives.
• Maintain compliance with national and local clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.

Safeguarding

• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults.
• Participate in safeguarding reviews and act in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Participate in mandatory training, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Ensure awareness of current developments within advanced clinical practice and primary care.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with Data Protection and Information Governance requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Key Relationships

• General Practitioners
• Practice Nurses
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Healthcare Assistants
• Practice Management Team
• Primary Care Network Staff
• Community and Secondary Care Providers
• Patients, Carers and Families

Person Specification

Experience

• Substantial post‑registration clinical experience.
• Experience working as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or in an advanced clinical role.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing patients autonomously.
• Experience of independent prescribing.
• Experience managing acute, chronic and complex patient presentations.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent qualification).
• Current registration with NMC, HCPC or other relevant professional body.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).