Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Paramedic - Experienced Nurse

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Paramedic, or Experienced Nurse to deliver high-quality clinical care to housebound patients and care home residents. The role involves urgent clinical assessments, managing a variety of conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should be registered healthcare professionals with an independent prescribing qualification and experience in community settings. This position offers part-time and full-time choices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in assessing and managing acutely unwell patients.
• Experience in community, urgent care, or primary care settings.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day and urgent clinical assessments for housebound patients.
• Deliver proactive and reactive care to residents in nursing and residential homes.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice staff, ARRS roles, community nursing teams, and social care.

Skills

Registered healthcare professional NMC or HCPC

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Advanced clinical assessment skills

Ability to work autonomously and exercise clinical judgement

Education

Qualified ACP, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse

Independent prescribing qualification V300 or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Paramedic - Experienced Nurse

ThePCN is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Paramedic, or ExperiencedNurse to support member practices by delivering high-quality clinical care tohousebound patients and care/nursing home residents.

The rolefocuses on the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients incommunity settings, supporting same-day demand, improving continuity of care,and reducing avoidablehospital admissions.

Part time and Full time roles will be considered

Main duties of the job

• Provide same-day and urgent clinical assessments for housebound patients
• Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
• Independently manage a clinical caseload, escalating to GPs or secondary care when required
• Prescribe and manage medications

About us

Blackpool South PCN is made up of four GP Practices with a weighted list size of 37,500 spread across a fairly compact urban area.

The PCN formed in 2019 with no changes to its original members to date.

Blackpool South PCN Practices are:

• Abbeydale Medical Centre
• Arnold Medical Centre
• Stony Hill Medical Practice
• Highfield Surgery

Job responsibilities

Care Home & Housebound Services

• Deliver proactive and reactive care to residents in nursing and residential homes
• Support structured care home rounds and urgent reviews
• Contribute to anticipatory care planning, frailty management, and end-of-life care
• Work closely with care home staff to provide clinical advice and guidance

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice staff, ARRS roles, community nursing teams, and social care
• Participate in MDT meetings and care planning discussions
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and families

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate clinical records using GP clinical systems
• Adhere to PCN and practice policies, clinical governance, and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives across the PCN

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional NMC or HCPC
• Qualified ACP, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
• Independent prescribing qualification V300 or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in assessing and managing acutely unwell patients
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise clinical judgement
• Experience in community, urgent care, or primary care settings
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience working within a PCN or GP practice
• Experience supporting care homes and housebound patients
• Advanced clinical assessment skills

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.