Job Description

Job Description: Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Overview

Location:GP Surgery Milton Keynes

Days:Regular Thursdays

System:EMIS

Start:March and April Dates

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with a strong foundation in nursing and advanced clinical practices to join our dynamic and inclusive healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in delivering high-quality patient-centered care while contributing to our commitment to fostering diversity and equity within the workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to expand their clinical expertise grow in leadership and shape the future of healthcare.

Our organization values inclusivity collaboration and innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds abilities orientations and experiences to join us in creating an equitable healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner your primary responsibilities will include:

• Delivering autonomous evidence-based care to patients including assessment diagnosis treatment and evaluation.
• Conducting physical examinations ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Developing individualized care plans in collaboration with patients families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prescribing medications and treatments as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Acting as a clinical leader supporting and mentoring nursing and healthcare staff to maintain and improve clinical standards.
• Leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to service development within the organization.
• Ensuring compliance with legal regulatory and ethical guidelines in all aspects of care delivery.
• Maintaining accurate and timely patient records ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Actively participating in continued professional development and regular skills updates.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role you will need the following:

• Education:
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with professional registration (e.g. NMC or equivalent).
  • Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Independent Prescribing certification or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in advanced clinical practice in a relevant clinical setting.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Compassionate patient-centered approach with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure in a dynamic healthcare environment.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning personal growth and development.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in quality improvement clinical governance or research activities.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in healthcare including individuals who identify as BAME LGBTQIA persons with disabilities and women in advanced practice roles.

Day-to-Day

A typical day in the life of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner may include:

• Starting your day with a multidisciplinary team meeting to discuss patient care plans and priorities for the day.
• Conducting consultations including thorough medical histories physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized care plans.
• Prescribing medications or therapies and ensuring patients understand their treatment options and plans.
• Collaborating with physicians nurses and allied health professionals to manage and coordinate patient care.
• Spearheading patient and staff education sessions on health promotion and clinical care best practices.
• Participating in patient rounds discussing complex cases and offering expert input.
• Documenting patient progress updating care plans and communicating changes effectively to all stakeholders.
• Contributing to clinical research or leading quality improvement projects that enhance service delivery.
• Ending your day by reviewing case notes preparing for upcoming shifts and reflecting on opportunities for improvement.