Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Are you a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP/ANP) from a nursing background seeking a fresh challenge in a forward-thinking, high-performing general practice? At Park Lane Surgery, we are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for an ACP to join our small and friendly team. We provide a supportive environment where your advanced clinical skills, leadership, and development ambitions will be truly valued. Potential for full time dependent on skill mix.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and reviewing patients with both acute and chronic conditions.
• Carrying out home visits when requested.
• Carrying out part of the physical assessments of Learning disability reviews.
• Managing clinical episodes independently including prescribing and referrals.
• Taking a lead in unscheduled and emergency care.
• Performing clinical procedures and planning care pathways.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers and clinical teams.

About us

Park Lane Surgery is a small, but busy GP practice based in the rural area of Allestree, Derby, with over 8400 patients and 4 GP partners. We are forward thinking and pro-active, always aiming to maintain the highest standards of practice, to deliver excellent care to our patients as well as protecting the safety and well-being of staff. The way that we work is continually evolving, especially so in the last couple of years. We adapt quickly to new ways of working and embrace improvements to practice processes and technology as they become available. We are also part of a forward thinking and dynamic Primary Care Network and benefit from a wide group of ARRS roles including Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapists and supported by a team of Care Coordinators. We are a medical student teaching practice, teaching all years from 1 to 5 at various times throughout the year. A strong work ethic and a sense of humour are essential.

Job responsibilities

• Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting frequently with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations. Prescribe appropriately when needed.
• Undertake physical examinations as indicated by the patient's condition; autonomously analysing complex clinical signs and investigation results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating treatment as required.
• Request investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and as local policy allows.
• Manage acute illness and acute episodes of chronic illness including referral, admission, or discharge from service.
• Assess patients with mental health needs using local policy and guidelines and refer to the appropriate services.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and others using appropriate communication styles. Anticipate barriers to communication and ensure patients and significant others are kept fully informed and consent to treatment.

Person Specification

• Currently working clinically in an advanced practice role.
• Has an up-to-date portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice.
• Has evidence of continued professional development (CPD) following successful completion of MSc & qualification as in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Current registration with the relevant professional body, such as NMC or HCPC.
• MSc in advanced clinical practice or an equivalent MSc or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Digital Badge (or working towards it).
• Registered Independent Prescriber.
• Evidence of teaching, supervision, and assessment skills.
• Mentor/assessor and/or teaching experience (medical students shadowing clinics).
• Analytical and judgement skills.
• Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure that effective interventions are actioned in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work with undifferentiated and undiagnosed healthcare problems.
• Participation in research and audit projects.

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.