Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Minehead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20.6% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Flexible working patterns

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Minehead Medical Centre in the NHS primary care setting is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the team on a 0.5 WTE basis. The role focuses on independently assessing and treating patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions, including first-contact and telephone consultations, acute presentations and long-term condition management.

You will require independent prescribing and a Level 7 Advanced Practice qualification, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• Current registration with a UK professional body such as the NMC, HCPC or GPhC.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Level 7 (180 credits) across the four pillars of the national Advanced Practice framework.
• Independent/Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions.
• Manage acute presentations, routine appointments and telephone or remote consultations.
• Prescribe and review medication as an Independent Prescriber.
• Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, including self-management and lifestyle change.
• Recognise and manage urgent or emergency presentations and make referrals where needed.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent prescribing

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

This Advanced Clinical Practitioner post sits within the primary care team at Minehead Medical Centre, run by OneMedical Group, an independent healthcare organisation providing NHS services. The work centres on independently assessing and treating patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions, including first-contact and telephone consultations, acute presentations and long-term condition management. It is a 20-hour (0.5 WTE) role within a multidisciplinary team, and it requires independent prescribing and a Level 7 advanced practice qualification.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions
• Manage acute presentations, routine appointments and telephone or remote consultations
• Prescribe and review medication as an Independent Prescriber
• Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, including self-management and lifestyle change
• Recognise and manage urgent or emergency presentations and make referrals where needed
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current registration with a UK professional body such as the NMC, HCPC or GPhC
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Level 7 (180 credits) across the four pillars of the national Advanced Practice framework
• Independent/Non-Medical Prescriber qualification

Experience

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in primary care or a relevant setting

Skills & knowledge

• Strong assessment, diagnostic and clinical decision-making
• Current Life Support qualification(s)
• Autonomous practice alongside a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and quality improvement

What’s offered

• 20.6% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), plus an extra day on your work anniversary
• Flexible full-time or part-time working patterns
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Eye care and cycle to work schemes
• Paid professional indemnity cover
• 24/7 confidential mental health and wellbeing support through Health Assured EAP
• Elevate Academy pathways from induction and apprenticeships to specialist, leadership and education roles