Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Tamworth

Job summaryHollies Medical PracticeAdvanced clinical practitioner (ideally with digital badge) Full time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayWe have a new and exciting opportunity for an advanced clinical practitioner to join our busy team at the Hollies Medical Practice.The Hollies is a friendly, high achieving practice based on the edge of Tamworth town centre and provides care to 15,000 patients. As part of the Mercian network we are a forward thinking practice and are keen to embrace new methods of working, for the benefit of our staff and patients.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for providing a high quality of care to our practice population by delivering health care in a safe and responsible manner. The successful applicant will have advanced clinical skills (post graduate qualifications) and be a prescriber who acts within their professional boundaries and works in accordance with the relevant standards of conduct, performance and ethics.The ideal candidate will have a full MSC and prescribing at level and have been working in primary care for at least 2 years.About usIf you join us at the practice, you will:Be part of this supportive team, which includes 6 GP partners, 5 salaried GPs, clinical pharmacists, a pharmacy technician, a senior practice nurse/ACP, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, nursing associates and care coordinators. In addition to the clinical staff, we have a strong management and administrative team.The Hollies is a well-established training practice and we support GP registrars from the Burton VTS and medical students from Keele University.NHS pension schemeEnhanced employee assistance programmeTeam building/social events25 days annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years, 30 days after 10 years)Pratice sick pay schemeDetailsDate posted29 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary Depending on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberA1581-26-0019Job locationsTamworth Health CentreUpper GungateTamworthStaffsB79 7EAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will work closely with our GPs to advise on treatment and healthcare for patients, to include those presenting in the primary care setting and those in the community.You will triage acute patients presenting in the surgery environment.You will attend home visits to include residential and nursing homesYou will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of our patients. Job Description:Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.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, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and follow up as appropriate. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Provid 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 To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols To make professionally autonomous decisions for which they are accountable To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate To instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports To ensure that professional standards are maintained and within the guidance provided by the Department of Health, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)To contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the practice.To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes To provide effective visible leadership that fosters a culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and the development of effective team working To develop yourself and the role through participation in training and service redesign activities Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will work closely with our GPs to advise on treatment and healthcare for patients, to include those presenting in the primary care setting and those in the community.You will triage acute patients presenting in the surgery environment.You will attend home visits to include residential and nursing homesYou will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of our patients. Job Description:Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.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, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and follow up as appropriate. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Provid 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 To provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs To undertake home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols To make professionally autonomous decisions for which they are accountable To refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate To instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports To ensure that professional standards are maintained and within the guidance provided by the Department of Health, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)To contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of patient care and service delivery To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the practice.To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes To provide effective visible leadership that fosters a culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and the development of effective team working To develop yourself and the role through participation in training and service redesign activities Person Specification General practice EssentialA minimum of 2 years general practice experience Experience EssentialExperience of managing common minor illnessesClinical examination skillsKnowlege of the needs of patients with long term conditionsDesirableBroad knowledge and experience of general practiceExperience of clinical governance, including auditKnowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare Qualifications EssentialPrescribing at masters level 7Masters in advanced clinical practice Skills/Competencies EssentialAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.Effective time management.Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.Knowledge of IT systems to create simple plans and reports.DesirableGood clinical system knowledge - EMIS web, docman Other requirements EssentialAbility to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.Respect different lifestyles and diversity.Flexible and co-operative.Able to identify risk, assess and manage.Knowledge of confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety.Evidence of continuing professional developmentAccess to own transport and ability to travel in the catchment area, including visiting people in care homes or their home. Person Specification General practice EssentialA minimum of 2 years general practice experience Experience EssentialExperience of managing common minor illnessesClinical examination skillsKnowlege of the needs of patients with long term conditionsDesirableBroad knowledge and experience of general practiceExperience of clinical governance, including auditKnowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare Qualifications EssentialPrescribing at masters level 7Masters in advanced clinical practice Skills/Competencies EssentialAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.Effective time management.Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.Knowledge of IT systems to create simple plans and reports.DesirableGood clinical system knowledge - EMIS web, docman Other requirements EssentialAbility to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.Respect different lifestyles and diversity.Flexible and co-operative.Able to identify risk, assess and manage.Knowledge of confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety.Evidence of continuing professional developmentAccess to own transport and ability to travel in the catchment area, including visiting people in care homes or their home.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Hollies Medical PracticeAddressTamworth Health CentreUpper GungateTamworthStaffsB79 7EAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Hollies Medical PracticeAddressTamworth Health CentreUpper GungateTamworthStaffsB79 7EAUnited KingdomEmployer's website