Advanced Clinical Practitioner

• Assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and manage urgent and acute presentations.
• Prescribe appropriately and coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care as required.
• Undertake clinical triage and assessment of patient enquiries and requests within the Clinical Allocation Hub.
• Support patients to access the most appropriate healthcare professional or service in a timely manner.
• Provide expert clinical advice and assessment via telephone, digital platforms and face-to-face consultations.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical effectiveness initiatives.
• Support organisational objectives through collaborative working across the multidisciplinary team.

Essential

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience within Primary Care, Urgent Care, Out of Hours Services, Community Services, Walk-in Centres, Minor Injury Units or Emergency Care settings.
• Previous experience working within General Practice or a Primary Care Network.
• Experience in managing undifferentiated and acute presentations autonomously.
• Experience of telephone and digital consultations.
• Experience undertaking home visits and care home assessments.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Clinical Allocation Hub or similar triage environment.
• Experience leading service improvement, quality improvement or clinical audit projects.
• Experience supporting the education and development of healthcare professionals

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Pharmacist or Allied Health Professional with current registration with the NMC, HCPC or GPhC.
• Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification).
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification.

Desirable

• Additional specialist qualifications relevant to Primary Care or Urgent Care.
• Formal teaching, mentorship or clinical supervision qualification.
• Qualification in Minor Illness and/or Minor Injury Management

Essential

• Organised, able to prioritise, make decisions and meet targets/deadlines
• Good negotiation and advocacy skills
• Good team member
• Willingness to embrace change to meet the short and long term needs of the practice
• Leadership qualities
• Personable - good role model
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptive in approach
• Reflective practitioner
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative

Essential

• Experience with using Word and Excel
• Knowledge of EMIS clinical systems

Essential

• Sound understanding of Primary Care services and pathways.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and urgent presentations.
• Ability to prescribe safely and effectively within scope of practice.
• Ability to identify clinical risk and act appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Patient-focused and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Able to work independently and make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Desirable

• Understanding of current Primary Care Network priorities and service development.
• Knowledge of population health management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Experience of participating in research or service evaluation activities.
• Advanced skills in urgent care and minor illness management.
• Skills in managing complex and long-term conditions.