Advanced clinical practitioner (ACP)

Fuller and Forbes Partnership; West Alvington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller and Forbes Partnership in the UK is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team for 20 hours per week in a busy general practice. You will deliver undifferentiated primary care with independence, supported by the practice team when needed.

You will assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a diverse patient population, manage cases through pathways, and provide leadership to nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complete episodes of clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments, and prescribing.
• Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting, with proficiency in diagnostic tools and complex procedures.
• Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio.
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate.
• Further qualifications in a specialist area such as diabetes, dermatology, or emergency care.
• Experience and competency in minor surgery procedures or chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
• Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment.
• Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care.
• Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines and protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients.
• Undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies.
• Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of medical advancements and to further develop clinical skills.
• Research and quality improvement participation to contribute to the evidence base for practice.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Autonomous practice

Prescribing

Mentorship ability

Education

Masters degree in Advanced Practice

NMC/HCPC registration

Post-graduate qualification or eportfolio

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Team for 20 hours a week. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced, supportive general practice environment.

As an ANP, you will lead on delivering undifferentiated primary care to a varied patient population, working independently but with access to clinical support from the practice team. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical assessment, decision-making, and prescribing, with a commitment to upholding the standards of care and safety expected by Mayflower Medical Group.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include the application of advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and advise patients face to face, ensuring the use of evidence-based practice. The role encompasses the following areas:

Undifferentiated Patient Care within an AM and PM session

Patient follow up - respond to previous case management

Autonomous Practice - as per NICE guidelines

Case Management - Ensuring pathways meet the needs of our service

Prescribing - Independent prescribing

About us

The Fuller and Forbes Partnership is a primary care provider with practices currently in Devon, Leeds, Burnley and Gateshead.

Mayflower Medical Group, located in Plymouth, is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to meet the medical needs of the community. The group typically provides primary care services, including general health check-ups, chronic disease management, and preventative care. Mayflower Medical Group is known for its patient-centered approach, focusing on accessible care and building strong relationships with patients to ensure long-term health and well-being. It is an essential healthcare resource for the Plymouth area, often serving a broad demographic of individuals and families.

The organisation is patient-driven and has used patient feedback in the past to develop innovative services such as a bespoke smart phone app, patient-centred practice websites, joint working with the third sector and a bespoke e-consultation service.

Our vision is to enable to patients to live longer healthier lives that are full active and meaningful

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.

Autonomous Practice

Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment.

Case Management

Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care.

Prescribing

Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines and protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Home visiting

undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits.

Leadership and Guidance

Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies.

Professional Development

Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of medical advancements and to further develop clinical skills.

Research and Quality Improvement

Research Participation

Participate in clinical audits and research activities to contribute to the evidence base for practice.

Quality Assurance

Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health care standards and best practices in patient care.

Educational Activities

CPD Activities Facilitate and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the practice.

Administrative and Organisational Duties

Record Keeping

Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using SystmOne.

The Practice recognises that the role of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments, and prescribing
• Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting, with proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures
• Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate
• Further qualifications in a specialist area such as diabetes, dermatology, or emergency care
• Experience and competency in minor surgery procedures or chronic disease management

Qualifications

• Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate

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.

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