Fully Qualified ACP and Prescriber

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare network in East Yorkshire seeks a Fully Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join their home visiting team. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care to housebound patients across multiple GP practices. Applicants must have a relevant degree, maintain professional registration, and be an Independent Prescriber. This is an opportunity to truly impact patient care within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, enhancing both professional development and patient outcomes.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Impactful community service

Qualifications

• BSc level degree in Nursing or relevant health subject with professional registration.
• Fully qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber.
• Experience in a specialist environment demonstrating effective leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to housebound patients across the network.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care and manage patient needs effectively.
• Document all care accurately in the patient administration system.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Leadership

Multidisciplinary Team Working

Clinical Assessment

Patient Management

Education

BSc in Nursing or relevant health subject

Clinical-based Masters degree

Tools

Patient Centre

SystmOne

Clinicom

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Venn Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a Fully Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and Independent Prescriber to join our established Home Visiting Team.

This highly rewarding role involves providing care to housebound patients and working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

• A well‑structured, experienced Home Visiting Team
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A role that truly impacts patient care in the community

About the role

• Visit housebound patients across our network of 9 GP practices, delivering high‑quality clinical care
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as the position involves travel across Hull and East Riding

Main duties of the job

After completing the necessary clinical supervision, the post‑holder will work as an independent practitioner, delivering high‑quality care to patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. This includes:

• Face‑to‑face assessment, examination, diagnosis, treatment, management, referral, review, or discharge, in line with the Competency Framework
• Utilising a broad range of clinical skills and advanced knowledge to ensure safe and effective patient care

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, and provide patient care at all stages of the patient journey
• Communicate complex clinical information effectively to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Provide health education, support and counselling, including breaking bad news and explaining treatment options
• Ensure care pathway safety and manage escalation, including immediate referral to specialist services when necessary
• Document all care accurately and contemporaneously in the patient administration system
• Lead service development activities such as audits, surveys and research required for service improvement

Person specification

Qualifications – Essential

• BSc level degree in Nursing or a relevant health subject, with professional registration
• Clinical‑based Masters degree or equivalent experience
• Fully qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber
• Maintain NMC/HCPC registration and adhere to professional conduct standards
• Post‑graduate university modules completed in minor injuries or illness

Qualifications – Desirable

• Teaching or mentoring qualification

Driving and Own Car – Essential

• Full driving licence and access to a personal vehicle required for travel across Hull & East Riding

Experience – Essential

• Experience in a specialist environment, demonstrating effective leadership and autonomy
• Experience of flexible workload management and meeting deadlines
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working and managing patients with minor injuries and illnesses
• Proficiency in software such as Patient Centre, SystmOne, Clinicom, E‑Mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience of the initial management, stabilisation and onward referral of patients with serious or life‑threatening conditions

Experience – Desirable

• Previous leadership and management within a clinical setting
• Post‑registration experience of leading a staff team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required to identify any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require UK skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information, see NHS Careers.

Employer details

Venn PCN – 358 Marfleet Lane, HULL, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU9 5AD

Employer's website

https://vennpcn.nhs.uk/