Job summary We are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Advanced Clinical Practitionerwith good organisational and communication skills to join our friendly and supportive team at Ripley Medical Centre. This is a great opportunity for an ACP with diverse skills to work as a primary care ACP, managing minor illness and common GP surgery presentations plus long term conditions alongside the wider clinical team. You will need to have the ability to work independently within your professional scope of practice, to undertake patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical management within the General Practice environment, whilst working collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of our patients and supporting the delivery of policies and procedures. The practice prioritises education and development so is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a desire to learn and support others. Main duties of the job Assess and examine patients, diagnose and develop appropriate clinical management plans Assessment may be face to face, or by telephone as part of triage, and will include patients presenting with undifferentiated problems Diagnose and manage patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions Develop clinical management plans which may include medications and other interventions Review of patient's progress and re-evaluate clinical decisions as situations evolve Assess and manage patients physiological and psychological needs including patients with complex needs, multiple diagnoses and polypharmacy Identify health priorities and make timely and appropriate interventions to support patients presenting in an emergency and/or with complex / urgent needs identify patients at risk of developing a chronic illness and develop a plan for minimising the risks of progression Advise and educate patients, promoting understanding, self-management, compliance with a treatment plan, healthy lifestyle choices and sources of support Ensure all clinically generated administration is completed in a timely manner About us Ripley Medical Centre is run by the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS). We have a purpose-built surgery in the market town of Ripley, with a list size of approx 6,000 patients and free onsite parking. The clinical team comprises7 salaried GPs and up to 4 GP Registrars, an experienced ACP (in addition to this post), Practice Nurses and an HCA. The management team is formed by our Practice Manager, Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead, and we have a good team of reception and administrative staff to support with the day to day smooth running of the practice. In joining the practice, you will also be part of DCHS which employs around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals, over 30 health centres, and four GP practices. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-SCS-5163-24-A Job locations Ripley Medical Centre Derby Road Ripley DE5 3HR Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical experience at senior level Management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries Clinical Leadership Qualifications Essential Professional registration with NMC or HCPC MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Mentor/teaching qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced clinical practice skills including Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs and chronic diseases Practical understanding of primary care and community services Implementation of best practice Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical experience at senior level Management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries Clinical Leadership Qualifications Essential Professional registration with NMC or HCPC MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Mentor/teaching qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced clinical practice skills including Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs and chronic diseases Practical understanding of primary care and community services Implementation of best practice 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Ripley Medical Centre Derby Road Ripley DE5 3HR Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)