Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ACP/ANP to join a forward thinking practice that is constantly seeking to expand and improve our service-delivery. The successful applicant will be supported by a high-functioning Partnership and experienced clinical and administrative team. Main duties of the job Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable. Deliver on-the-day, acute clinical access for a wide range of presentations. Support with GP administrative duties such as fit notes and medication queries. Carry out home visits for acute presentations. Support the daily triage team to answer incoming queries. Provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem solving and clinical decision making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigation and interpret findings/ reports. To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery. Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review. Work closely with the doctors and administrative managers in the setting up and/ or improving practice systems for monitoring/ measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality. Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy, work with team to consider strategies for implementation. About us Market Harborough and Bosworth Partnership is excited to announce that we are recruiting a ACP/ ANP. Market Harborough Medical Centre will be the main location of the job and is situated within walking distance of the town centre. We are a single partnership PCN operating out of three sites: Market Harborough Medical Centre, Husbands Bosworth Surgery, and St Luke's Treatment Centre. We have 34,000 patients and 10 care homes. We have a supportive organisational culture that champions continuous learning and development for all staff. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Band 8a Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number A1377-25-0019 Job locations 67 Coventry Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9BX Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Care Delivery Provide patients the choice of direct or remote access to an ACP/ANP, both in general practice, via digital media, telephone or home setting for the general practice population. Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable. Provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigation and interpret finding/ reports. To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an ongoing plan of care/ support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills. Refer patients directly to other services/ agencies as appropriate. Participate in developing and delivery specialist primary care services such as long term disease management and ensure relevant frameworks are being delivered. Work with multi-disciplinary teams within the practice and across the wider ICB to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care. Contribute to the practice achieving it quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery. Participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient/family-centred strategies to address them in liaison with appropriate community health professionals and agencies. Be aware of and contribute to planning and delivery of practice-based commissioning. Triaging E-consults Signing FIT notes Professional Role: Promote evidence based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice based research. Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review. Maintain their professional registration. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained. Work with the latest code of professional conduct (NMC etc). Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest professional guidance and other pertinent standards. Keep up to date with pertinent health related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation. Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice. Demonstrate leadership. Pro-actively promote the role of the ACP/ANP within the practice and externally to key stakeholders and agencies. Participate in multi-disciplinary protocol and patient group directions development. Identify appropriate opportunities to delegate both clinical and administrative tasks to more junior staff. Help the practice operate in a cost effective manner. Identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis. Participate in practice meetings, audits and inspections as appropriate. Work closely with the doctors and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/ measuring performance against Clinical Governance and quality indicator targets. Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented. Personal/ Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of the employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual appraisal, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Attending relevant professional courses and study days. Ensure they are carrying out regular clinical audits of prescribing, consultations and referrals. Communication: The post- holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members, including the Community team, Social Services and staff from Voluntary Organisations as required. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Health and Safety The post- holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy in line with the Health and Safety at Work act (1974) to include (but not limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Awareness of national standards of infection control, cleanliness, and regulatory/ contractual/ professional requirements and good practice. Reporting potential risks as identified. Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens process where appropriate Safe use of sharps. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Care Delivery Provide patients the choice of direct or remote access to an ACP/ANP, both in general practice, via digital media, telephone or home setting for the general practice population. Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable. Provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigation and interpret finding/ reports. To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an ongoing plan of care/ support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills. Refer patients directly to other services/ agencies as appropriate. Participate in developing and delivery specialist primary care services such as long term disease management and ensure relevant frameworks are being delivered. Work with multi-disciplinary teams within the practice and across the wider ICB to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care. Contribute to the practice achieving it quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery. Participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient/family-centred strategies to address them in liaison with appropriate community health professionals and agencies. Be aware of and contribute to planning and delivery of practice-based commissioning. Triaging E-consults Signing FIT notes Professional Role: Promote evidence based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice based research. Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review. Maintain their professional registration. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained. Work with the latest code of professional conduct (NMC etc). Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest professional guidance and other pertinent standards. Keep up to date with pertinent health related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation. Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice. Demonstrate leadership. Pro-actively promote the role of the ACP/ANP within the practice and externally to key stakeholders and agencies. Participate in multi-disciplinary protocol and patient group directions development. Identify appropriate opportunities to delegate both clinical and administrative tasks to more junior staff. Help the practice operate in a cost effective manner. Identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis. Participate in practice meetings, audits and inspections as appropriate. Work closely with the doctors and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/ measuring performance against Clinical Governance and quality indicator targets. Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented. Personal/ Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of the employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual appraisal, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Attending relevant professional courses and study days. Ensure they are carrying out regular clinical audits of prescribing, consultations and referrals. Communication: The post- holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members, including the Community team, Social Services and staff from Voluntary Organisations as required. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Health and Safety The post- holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy in line with the Health and Safety at Work act (1974) to include (but not limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Awareness of national standards of infection control, cleanliness, and regulatory/ contractual/ professional requirements and good practice. Reporting potential risks as identified. Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens process where appropriate Safe use of sharps. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Good computer skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience using clinical systems. Desirable A working understanding of NHS policies, processes, structures, systems, and clinical practices. Disposition Essential Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy. Experience Essential Experience working within primary care Desirable Experience providing clinical supervision and leadership. Qualifications Essential A relevant Master's Degree (such as advanced clinical practice) with ability to demonstrate working at a level that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Good computer skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience using clinical systems. Desirable A working understanding of NHS policies, processes, structures, systems, and clinical practices. Disposition Essential Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy. Experience Essential Experience working within primary care Desirable Experience providing clinical supervision and leadership. Qualifications Essential A relevant Master's Degree (such as advanced clinical practice) with ability to demonstrate working at a level that encompasses the four pillars of clinical 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. 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. 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 Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership Address 67 Coventry Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9BX Employer's website https://www.mh-bp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)