Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Clinical Lead

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; Wealden, Crowborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Clinical Lead to join their team on the East Sussex/Kent border. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a diverse team of healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient-centered care. With a focus on collaboration, flexibility, and professional development, you will play a key role in managing chronic diseases, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery. Join a forward-thinking team committed to shaping the future of primary care while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Generous sick pay

Protected CPD time

Comprehensive induction and training

IT setup provided

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner with primary care experience.
• Possess extended and supplementary prescribing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice in primary care.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with various conditions.
• Manage chronic disease diagnosis and referral processes.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Patient Diagnosis

Holistic Care

Chronic Disease Management

Communication Skills

Education

Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Clinical Lead

Are you looking to join a dynamic organisation in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Clinical Lead position? Are you seeking a leadership role that offers strong support, collaborative working, and work/life balance?

We are currently recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Clinical Lead to join one of our practices on the East Sussex/Kent border. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits including professional development opportunities, a pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

You will work alongside a diverse and experienced team of healthcare professionals, including GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics, and other specialists, to deliver integrated care.

If you are a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner with primary care experience or seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. If you are passionate about delivering excellent healthcare and value innovation, collaboration, and patient-centred care, get in touch today!

Main duties of the job

Main Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced clinical practice, using expert knowledge and skills to deliver holistic primary care.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute, and chronic conditions.
• Refer patients to multidisciplinary team members, secondary care, and other organisations as appropriate.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and routine procedures such as cytology, venepuncture, and blood pressure monitoring.
• Support and advise colleagues where protocols do not apply.
• Communicate sensitive information effectively to patients, families, and carers.
• Initiate diagnosis processes for chronic diseases like Diabetes, COPD, asthma, and IHD, referring to specialists as needed.
• Contribute to practice targets, including QOF, prescribing schemes, and benchmarking.
• Audit care outcomes and implement improvements.
• Line manage the ANP and nursing team.
• Adhere to professional guidelines and practice policies, including infection control and risk management.
• Possess extended and supplementary prescribing qualifications.

About us

Sussex Primary Care was established in response to the needs of GP partners in local practices seeking a different future. Since 2019, we have grown to include 7 practices with over 55,000 patients.

We are a learning organisation committed to listening to our staff, patients, and partners to shape our future. Our core focus is delivering outstanding, innovative primary care.

What We Offer:

• Leadership and management support from our Clinical Lead and Medical Director
• Comprehensive induction, training, and IT setup (full kit provided)
• 6 weeks annual leave, generous sick pay, and protected CPD time
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

Job responsibilities

Main Role and Responsibilities:

• Deliver advanced clinical practice in primary care, utilizing expert knowledge and skills.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with various medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists or other services as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic tests and clinical procedures.
• Make autonomous decisions when appropriate, including direct referrals to hospital consultants.
• Support colleagues in non-standard situations.
• Communicate sensitive health information effectively.
• Manage chronic disease diagnosis and referral processes.
• Help meet practice targets and quality standards.
• Audit care quality and implement improvements.
• Manage the ANP and nursing teams.
• Follow professional and practice guidelines.
• Hold extended and supplementary prescribing qualifications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 7 (Masters) qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent, with a recognised healthcare/professional registration.

Experience

• Experience working in a primary care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Flexible working arrangements available: full-time, part-time, compressed hours, etc.