Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

Thamesmead Medical Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable medical practice in Greater London is seeking a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner. In this role, you will independently assess and manage patients with various conditions, prescribe medications, and contribute to long-term care management. The ideal candidate has a Master's qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team with opportunities for clinical leadership and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in general practice.
• Demonstrable ability to manage undifferentiated presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribe medication independently and optimise treatment plans.
• Contribute to the management of long-term conditions and urgent care clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to manage chronic disease

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Level 7)

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

Key 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 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.

Person Specification

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.