Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Practice Based
Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide autonomous healthcare to patients in Healthier West Wirral. The ACP is accountable for independent, competent clinical decision-making including assessment and diagnostic skills, within practice. In addition to this, the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialities for any necessary follow-up, inpatient, or outpatient review and/or investigations. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
The post holder will be a registered healthcare professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with their relevant professional body. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute, community, primary, social care medicine, encompassing advanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence-based and deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
The post holder will support our 5 GP Practices with the provision of additional patient access on Saturdays, working one in eight at an enhanced rate of pay with a day off in lieu the week prior to the Saturday shift.
Job Summary
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide autonomous healthcare to patients in Healthier West Wirral. The ACP is accountable for independent, competent clinical decision-making including assessment and diagnostic skills, within practice. In addition to this, the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialities for any necessary follow-up, inpatient, or outpatient review and/or investigations. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Main Duties of the Job
Job Responsibilities (not exhaustive)
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
* Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
* Undertake house visits to frail, housebound, vulnerable and those otherwise unable to attend practice.
* Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
* Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
* Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
* Work with patients to support compliance to prescribed treatments or over-the-counter medication.
* Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology, or sexual health consultation.
About Us
Healthier West Wirral PCN supports a population of over 70,000 patients across 5 different Practices including Marine Lake Medical Practice, Myrtle Group Practice, Upton Group Practice, West Wirral Group Practice and Greasby Group Practice. We are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that has already had much success building a large PCN team including Physician Associates, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators and Paramedics.
Job Description
Clinical Responsibilities
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation, and diagnosis of patients within their area of work. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and multidisciplinary team meetings. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/advice as per specialty and scope of practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* The post holder will be a registered healthcare professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with their relevant professional body. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute, community, primary, social care medicine, encompassing advanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence-based and deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
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
Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network
Address
Myrtle Group Practice - Heswall Site
270 Telegraph Road
Heswall
CH60 7RN
Employer's Website
https://www.commonfieldroadsurgerywirral.nhs.uk/
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