Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Ellesmere Port

Job responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and complex needs.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• 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 for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national/local protocols and within scope of practice.
• Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Primary Care responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive health assessments for adults and paediatric patients, applying advanced clinical judgment and holistic care planning.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and interventions for undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Perform clinical examinations and interpret findings from both physiological and psychological perspectives.
• Manage a clinical caseload with a high degree of autonomy, making safe and timely decisions within agreed governance frameworks.
• Contribute to a culture of patient safety, quality improvement and effective multidisciplinary working.
• Maintain professional competence and development in line with regulatory requirements, contributing positively as a senior clinician within the practice team.

Alder Hey responsibilities:

• Deliver quality individualized care to children and young people with a high level of autonomy underpinned by the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Within professional boundaries, assess, diagnose and prescribe where appropriate, providing advice and care for children and young people presenting with undiagnosed and undifferentiated illnesses.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national/local protocols, within scope of practice.
• Practice autonomously while demonstrating a child and young person‑centred approach to meet patient healthcare needs.
• Establish and maintain excellent professional working relationships with hospital, primary care and wider stakeholder colleagues.

Salary and working arrangements:

• Salary: £64,876.00 - £66,711.00 per annum (pro rata) for salaried staff, or £33.18 per hour for bank staff.
• Department: Out of Hours, Primary Care & Alder Hey.
• Location: Various locations within Merseyside, Sefton & Halton including Wavertree Head Office.
• Shifts: 24/7 service, full‑time/part‑time and bank positions available (depending on department).

Qualifications and experience required:

• Full NMC Registration with no restrictions.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is desirable; candidates working towards this qualification or with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Non‑Medical Prescriber V3.
• Clinical Examination and Diagnostics Level 7.
• Experience working autonomously.
• Experience in urgent care and/or primary care.

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave pro‑rata – previous NHS service will be taken into account.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligible to apply for blue light card.
• Colleague wellbeing package – includes doctor line, access to Westfield rewards, wellbeing support and gym discounts.

Bank staff information:

• Hourly rate: £33.18.
• Bank agreement – bid for shifts that suit you.
• Eligible to apply for blue light card.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.