Job summary The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the level of care provided to patients through advanced practice interventions. This role involves autonomously managing complete episodes of clinical care across all age groups and all demographics, encompassing a wide range of clinical conditions, diagnosing, treating, and referring patients as appropriate. The ACP operates within a multi-disciplinary team and is instrumental in mentoring and supporting both nursing staff and trainee practitioners. Key responsibilities include the application of advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and advise patients across a variety of settings including face to face, telephone video and econsultations, ensuring the use of evidence-based practice. The ACP will also lead in the development of new services and pathways to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes. This role requires dynamic clinical leadership and active participation in practice research activities to promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the practice. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities: Patient Care: Deliver advanced and complex clinical care Autonomous Practice: Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete and undifferentiated clinical episodes Case Management: Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion. Prescribing: Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly Home visiting: undertake home visiting as and when required Leadership and Guidance: Mentorship: Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff Service Development: Lead the development and implementation of new clinical services Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development Research and Quality Improvement: Research Participation: Participate in clinical audits and research activities Quality Assurance: Implement quality improvement initiatives Educational Activities: Training Provision: Deliver training sessions to healthcare staff CPD Activities Administrative and Organisational Duties: Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records using SystmOne. Meetings: Attend and contribute to team meetings About us The Fuller and Forbes Partnership is a primary care provider with practices currently in Gateshead, Plymouth, Exeter, Barnstaple, Leeds and Burnley The 4 sites in Gateshead operate at Crawcrook, Blaydon, Grange Road and Rowlands Gill, providing care to over 20,500 patients. The organisation is patient-driven and has used patient feedback in the past to develop innovative services such as a bespoke smart phone app, patient-centred practice websites, joint working with the third sector and a bespoke e-consultation service. Our vision is to enable to patients to live longer healthier lives that are full active and meaningful. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £50,000 to £60,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2381-24-0061GHC Job locations Crawcrook Medical Centre Pattinson Drive Ryton Tyne And Wear NE40 4US Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities: Patient Care: Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions. Autonomous Practice: Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment. Case Management: Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care. Prescribing: Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines and protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients. Home visiting: undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits. Leadership and Guidance: Mentorship: Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies. Service Development: Lead the development and implementation of new clinical services and pathways, improving processes and patient care. Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of medical advancements and to further develop clinical skills. Research and Quality Improvement: Research Participation: Participate in clinical audits and research activities to contribute to the evidence base for practice. Quality Assurance: Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health care standards and best practices in patient care. Educational Activities: Training Provision: Deliver training sessions to healthcare staff on clinical skills, advanced practice techniques, and case management. CPD Activities: Facilitate and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the practice. Administrative and Organisational Duties: Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using SystmOne. Meetings: Attend and contribute to team meetings, providing updates and insights on patient care strategies and outcomes Miscellaneous: The Practice recognises that the role of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role. Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities: Patient Care: Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions. Autonomous Practice: Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment. Case Management: Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care. Prescribing: Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines and protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients. Home visiting: undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits. Leadership and Guidance: Mentorship: Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies. Service Development: Lead the development and implementation of new clinical services and pathways, improving processes and patient care. Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of medical advancements and to further develop clinical skills. Research and Quality Improvement: Research Participation: Participate in clinical audits and research activities to contribute to the evidence base for practice. Quality Assurance: Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health care standards and best practices in patient care. Educational Activities: Training Provision: Deliver training sessions to healthcare staff on clinical skills, advanced practice techniques, and case management. CPD Activities: Facilitate and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the practice. Administrative and Organisational Duties: Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using SystmOne. Meetings: Attend and contribute to team meetings, providing updates and insights on patient care strategies and outcomes Miscellaneous: The Practice recognises that the role of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educational Background: Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate. Experience Essential Clinical Skills: Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting with proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills The ability to convey complex information to patients and team members effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with the capability of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Leadership and Mentorship: Experience in a leadership role Demonstrated ability to lead service improvement initiatives and develop new clinical pathways. IT Proficiency: Competence in using SystmOne Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of current national health policies and clinical guidelines relevant to primary care and advanced practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educational Background: Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate. Experience Essential Clinical Skills: Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting with proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills The ability to convey complex information to patients and team members effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with the capability of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Leadership and Mentorship: Experience in a leadership role Demonstrated ability to lead service improvement initiatives and develop new clinical pathways. IT Proficiency: Competence in using SystmOne Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of current national health policies and clinical guidelines relevant to primary care and advanced 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 Fuller and Forbes Partnership Address Crawcrook Medical Centre Pattinson Drive Ryton Tyne And Wear NE40 4US Employer's website http://bramleyonline.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)