Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute, urgent and long-term needs across face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations.

The post holder will independently prescribe, undertake home visits where required, and work within a multidisciplinary team to develop management plans and ensure timely access to care. Registration with the relevant body and CPD are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent.
• Independent prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute, chronic and complex needs.
• Deliver care through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations.
• Independently prescribe and review treatment plans.
• Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations.
• Manage same-day urgent care demand and support timely access to care.
• Undertake home visits where required.
• Develop evidence-based management plans, keep accurate records and ensure follow-up and monitoring.
• Refer patients to internal and external services.
• Work with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team, attend team meetings and provide clinical advice to colleagues.
• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, audit and quality improvement.
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for children and adults.
• Promote health education, prevention and self-management.

Skills

Autonomous clinical assessment

Independent prescribing

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in advanced clinical practice

Independent prescriber qualification

Job description

This Advanced Clinical Practitioner post sits in the multidisciplinary primary care team of London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative. The post holder independently assesses, diagnoses and treats patients with acute, urgent and long-term conditions, managing same-day demand across face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations. Within an agreed scope of practice, the role includes independent prescribing, home visits and joint work with GPs and nurses. Applicants need a master's in advanced clinical practice and an independent prescriber qualification.

What the job involves

• Undertake autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute, chronic and complex needs within an agreed scope of practice
• Deliver care through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations
• Independently prescribe and review treatment plans
• Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations
• Manage same-day urgent care demand and support timely access to care
• Undertake home visits where required
• Develop evidence-based management plans, keep accurate clinical records and ensure follow-up and monitoring
• Refer patients to internal and external services
• Work with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team, attend team meetings and provide clinical advice to colleagues
• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, audit and quality improvement
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for children and adults
• Promote health education, prevention and self-management

Qualifications

• Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent
• Independent prescriber qualification
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant professional body

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