Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Vocare House

Totally; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join their dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers the chance to enhance patient care in Urgent Treatment Centres, where you will utilize your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients autonomously. You will also lead clinical teams, mentor junior staff, and work collaboratively within a multi-professional environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in primary care and are eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to your professional growth and the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Master's level award or equivalent required.
• Experience in minor illness and injury is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical teams and carry out patient consultations.
• Decide on treatment and provide clinical advice to junior staff.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Clinical Judgement

Consultation Skills

Mentorship

Education

Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Registered Nurse/Paramedic/Pharmacist

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Vocare House

Newcastle OOH - Vocare House, Balliol Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Req #24

23 January 2025

About the role…

We’re recruiting Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP) and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP) from a variety of professional backgrounds including nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics. If you’re experienced, with a Master's level award or equivalent and keen to take on an expanded role within Primary Care, we would welcome your application.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our Urgent Treatment Centres, you will support existing clinical care to enhance the capacity and capability within our multi-professional teams. You will be responsible for the assessment of health and clinical needs of our patients, undertaking consultations as an autonomous practitioner, using your advanced clinical practice skills and clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer, or discharge patients. This role will be face-to-face, supported by a variable rota covering weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

We’re committed to investing in and developing our teams to create a diverse and contemporary workforce and support the four pillars of advanced practice (Leadership & Management; Education, Research, and Clinical Practice).

Your day to day…

• Lead the clinical teams during shifts.
• Carry out consultations with patients, taking a comprehensive patient history, performing physical examinations, and using your expert knowledge and clinical judgement to identify potential diagnoses.
• Decide on and carry out treatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referring to primary or secondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate.
• Provide clinical advice and mentorship to junior clinical staff.

Qualifications, Experience & Training…

• Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Pharmacist.
• Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (equivalent or higher).
• Evidence of completion of study in minor illness.
• Independent prescriber.
• Evidence of study in minor injury or willingness to develop these skills.
• Evidence of completion of study in paediatric minor illness or willingness to develop these skills.
• Evidence of study in paediatric minor injury or willingness to develop these skills.

We are looking for ACPs across a number of our sites in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the North East.

Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-hire checks, including, but not limited to, Right to Work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You can contact the team via email: [e-mail]