Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Mossley Medical Practice

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary care provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves consulting patients using various methods and managing both minor and complex health needs. Candidates should possess advanced clinical practice skills and relevant qualifications. The organization values staff development and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a senior clinician.
• Experience of autonomous practice.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Consult patients via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Assess and examine patients with minor and complex needs.
• Plan and evaluate management plans for patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice skills

Clinical examination skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

V300 Non-Medical Prescriber

Job description

Job Summary

Advanced Clinical Practitioner, £55,157 to £68,544 a year pro rata depending on experience.

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary Care, Out of Hours & Urgent Care providers in the North West of England. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work at Mossley Medical Practice on a part‑time basis.

Mossley Medical Practice is located in a beautiful semi‑rural area of Mossley. The practice is small‑to‑medium sized with opportunity for growth and development for the right candidate.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team who are committed to continuous improvement, shared learning & best practice, while being passionate about providing patients with the highest quality of care.

You will be supported by our salaried GPs, Medical Lead, Nursing & Administration Teams, along with Practice Management & the wider gtdTeam.

We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients & the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values‑driven organisation and are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.

Main Duties

Using EMIS, you will consult via telephone, video or face‑to‑face, according to patient needs. Full training and support for remote consultations will be available if required. You will be supported by the non‑clinical team who have good knowledge of our extensive local hospital and community services.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess and holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis.
• Plan, implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over‑the‑counter medication, medication regimens, side‑effects and interactions.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Refer and discharge safely, ensuring that safety‑netting advice is offered.
• Triage telephone referrals, calls from external clinicians, patients and others into a range of services appropriately as required.

Communication

• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Maintain effective communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Non-Medical Prescribing

• If you are employed in a prescribing capacity, you must only prescribe within your scope of practice and comply with the gtd healthcare NMP governance registration processes.
• You must maintain your knowledge and skills and prescribe within your scope of clinical competencies.
• The non‑medical prescriber is required to comply with organisational NMP governance processes and adhere to local and national prescribing guidance.

Quality Service Delivery

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by NMC/HPC etc.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
• Ensure professional revalidation requirements are met.
• Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence‑based care.
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.
• Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
• Collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives.
• Support shared learning across the organisation and wider community.
• Apply guidance that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patient health procedures and local guidance.

Leadership & Personal Development

• Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.
• Support staff development to maximise potential.
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.
• Encourage realistic self‑assessment of the application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public.
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas of work.
• Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the area of care and responsibility.
• Work with senior clinical and management teams to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill‑mix is available.
• Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
• Maintain effective communication with commissioning and procurement stakeholders.
• Attend and be proactively involved in professional meetings at base and corporately.
• Develop a special interest to share clinical knowledge and expertise.

Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management

• Work as an effective team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
• Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time‑management.
• Work effectively with others to define values, direction and policies impacting care delivery.
• Highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
• Manage and assess risk, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
• Monitor work areas and practices to ensure safety, compliance with health, safety and security legislation.
• Apply infection‑control measures within the organisation.

Managing Information & Learning

• Use technology and appropriate software to support planning, implementation and monitoring of care.
• Review and process data to ensure accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.
• Undertake mentorship where appropriate.
• Complete supervisor and assessor training such as Greater Manchester Training Hub Standards for Supervision and Assessment or NHS Enabling Effective Learning Environments.
• Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members.
• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
• Provide educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in a learning environment.

Other Duties

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Benefits Package

• Working for a values-driven organisation.
• Real living wage employer.
• Access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month.
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service.
• Flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours and policies.
• Family friendly and carer policies.
• Opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards.
• Access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives providing a wide range of tools and resources.
• Social and fun activities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Advanced clinical practice skills and competence.
• Management of patients with complex needs.
• Clinical examination skills and competence.
• Clinical leadership skills and competence.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Change management experience and evidence.
• Appropriate supervisor and assessor training.
• Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, team player.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
• Resource management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a senior clinician.
• Experience of autonomous practice.

Desirable

• Experience in leading/managing a team.
• Experience of working in an unscheduled care service.
• Experience of having worked in Primary Care, Community setting or Urgent Care.
• Experience of leading/managing quality improvement.
• Experience of using digital technology and video consultations.
• Experience of effective time management during consultations.
• Experience of consulting with adults and children.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional (e.g., first-level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP) with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent credentialing qualification.
• V300 Non‑Medical Prescriber (gateway dependent) or currently undertaking.

Desirable

• Mentor/Teaching qualification.
• Clinical supervision training and experience.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

Gtd Healthcare

187 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 9AB