Bank ACP / ANP

National health service; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Primary Care’s The Brook Medical Centre in Crowborough, East Sussex, invites an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join on a flexible bank basis, with potential for a permanent post. You will undertake autonomous assessments, manage undifferentiated conditions and prescribe within your competence.

The role requires UK registration, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to independently manage patients within own scope of practice.
• Excellent consultation and communication skills.
• Experience with telephone and video consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated, acute and chronic conditions.
• Undertake telephone, video and face-to-face consultations as clinically appropriate.
• Independently prescribe within professional competence and current legislation.
• Refer to secondary care and multidisciplinary teams as needed.
• Deliver health promotion and self-management advice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent management

Communication skills

Telephone/video consultations

Education

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

NMC/HCPC registered

Tools

SystmOne

Total Clinical Triage

Job description

Job summaryRotherfield and The Brook Surgeries are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive team on a flexible bank basis, with the potential for a permanent position.This role is ideal for an autonomous, experienced primary care clinician who enjoys managing undifferentiated presentations and providing high-quality patient-centred care. You will undertake telephone and face-to-face consultations, assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, prescribe independently, and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team.Our practices use Total Clinical Triage to manage all incoming patient requests, and you will play a key role within this model. Full training and support will be provided to ensure you feel confident working within our systems and processes.We are looking for clinicians with significant experience in primary care who are confident working independently while recognising the value of teamwork, clinical governance and continuous learning.Whether you are looking for occasional bank sessions or more regular work alongside your existing commitments, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated, acute and chronic conditions.
• Undertake telephone, video and face-to-face consultations as clinically appropriate.
• Independently prescribe within professional competence and current legislation.
• Request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Develop evidence-based management plans.
• Refer appropriately to secondary care, community services and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate escalation.
• Deliver health promotion, disease prevention and self-management advice.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.

Clinical Governance

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using SystmOne.
• Work in accordance with NICE guidance, national policy and local clinical protocols.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Report incidents and contribute to significant event reviews where appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance and health and safety policies.
• Maintain professional registration, indemnity and continuing professional development.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, ACPs, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and the wider practice team.
• Participate fully in the practice's Total Clinical Triage model.
• Communicate effectively to ensure safe continuity of patient care.
• Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful and learning-focused team culture.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Practise within the standards of your professional regulator and recognised Advanced Clinical Practice frameworks.
• Participate in appraisal, clinical supervision and mandatory training.
• Maintain competence through ongoing education and reflective practice.

Job Title: Bank Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Reports To: ACP Clinical Lead and GP Clinical Lead

Accountable To: Practice Manager

Hours: Bank Contract Flexible Sessions Available

Person Specification, 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.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to independently manage patients within own scope of practice.
• Excellent consultation and communication skills.
• Ability to safely manage undifferentiated presentations, including telephone consultations.
• Sound knowledge of current evidence-based practice and NICE guidance.
• Excellent clinical decision-making and risk management skills.
• Good IT and documentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge of local primary care pathways.
• Understanding of population health management and quality improvement methodologies.
• Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant UK professional regulator.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification).
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Advanced Practice Digital Badge.
• RCN Credentialing (or equivalent advanced practice recognition).
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience working within a Total Clinical Triage model.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development.
• Enthusiasm for service improvement and innovation.
• Interest in mentoring or developing other clinicians.

Employer details

Employer name: Sussex Primary Care

Address: The Brook Medical Centre, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2ED, United Kingdom

Employer's website

Reference number: U0087-26-0038

Job location: The Brook Medical Centre, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2ED, United Kingdom

Pay schemeOtherSalary29.01 an hour