Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

Crown House Surgery; Retford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice in Retford seeks an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to provide high-quality patient care. This role emphasizes independent work and teamwork, dealing with chronic diseases and acute conditions, and requires a relevant professional qualification. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Free on-site staff parking

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A qualified and registered ACP with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in primary care or similar settings is essential.
• Registered with HCPC or NMC.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within your professional scope of practice.
• Manage minor illnesses and chronic diseases.
• Provide same-day patient assessments for acute conditions.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centered care approach

Education

Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

Job Summary

Crown House Surgery is seeking experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioners. This role is ARRS funded and offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, modern environment where your clinical skills and professional development are valued.

About the Role

• Work autonomously within your professional scope of practice.
• Manage minor illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations (e.g., COPD, heart failure).
• Provide same‑day patient assessments for acute and semi‑acute conditions.
• Conduct up to two home visits per day as required.
• Contribute to the smooth daily running of the practice, supporting our commitment to high‑quality patient care.

About You

• A qualified and registered ACP with a relevant professional body.
• Experienced in primary care or similar settings.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiastic, organised, and patient‑focused.

Our Team

You'll be joining a practice with a well‑established multidisciplinary team, including an experienced nursing team with chronic disease and treatment room expertise, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and a social prescriber.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Modern, well‑equipped facilities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Free on‑site staff parking
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time)
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Main Duties of the Job

• Registered with HCPC or NMC with Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Independent prescriber.
• Previous experience working in general practice/primary care is essential.
• Undertake full clinical assessment and prescribe autonomously.
• Able to manage acute and chronic conditions, conduct assessments, and make referrals as appropriate.
• Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed conditions, identify red flags and underlying serious pathology, and take appropriate action.
• Make critical clinical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job, e.g., first contact with patients presenting acutely and manage care in the presence or absence of protocols.
• Make decisions where appropriate without recourse to others, e.g., direct referral of patients to hospital consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues.
• Use complex decision making to inform diagnosis, investigation, and complete management of episodes of care within advanced scope of practice.
• Actively take a personalised care approach and population‑centred care approach to enable shared decision‑making with the presenting person.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.

About Us

Crown House Surgery is a well‑established, forward‑thinking & supportive GP partnership of 7 GPs, providing care to over 11,600 patients. The practice is part of Retford & Villages PCN. The roles are PCN employed via Fidelium Health (FHL), fully embedded, with HR management at Crown House Surgery. Your contract will align with the policies and procedures of this practice.

We are committed to delivering high quality care with a focus on continuity. We operate a usual doctor system; however, our expectation is for the wider clinical workforce and usual doctor to offer continuity of care with a team‑level approach.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) or Advanced Physical Assessment & Consultation Skills (APACS) & minor illness modules.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice with digital badge.
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification.
• Good clinical IT system knowledge.

Person Specification – Experience

• Has previously worked in a primary area setting or a Primary Care Network.
• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person‑centred support in a non‑judgemental way.
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
• Full UK driving licence & access to a car for home visits.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Crown House Surgery

Retford Primary Care Centre
North Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7XF

Website: http://www.crownhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)