Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Unity Healthcare in Glemsford

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in general practice? Do you want to work for a flexible employer that supports your ongoing professional development? We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. You will work across all of our clinical sites in Haverhill, Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford, as well as our centralised Hub in Haverhill where clinical triage and remote consultations are undertaken.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Work autonomously within your scope of practice, including independent prescribing.
• Manage a mix of face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations, including triaged Hub-based work.
• Support the management of same-day demand and urgent care presentations.
• Undertake clinical triage using the eConsult system.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, pharmacists, nurses, ECPs, PAs.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities.
• Support and mentor junior staff where appropriate, contributing to a positive learning environment.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

About the team

You will be part of a highly supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering care to a patient population of over 28,000. Our team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, Care Coordinators and other allied health professionals, all working together to provide high-quality, accessible care. We are committed to investing in our staff and supporting professional development. You will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, with support to further develop your clinical skills and areas of specialist interest.

Is it for me?

We will ensure you are fully inducted and supported to feel confident and safe in your role. You will be well suited if you:

• Are a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with relevant MSc or equivalent experience.
• Are registered with your relevant professional body (e.g. NMC/HCPC).
• Have experience working in primary care or urgent care settings.
• Demonstrate strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are adaptable and able to work across multiple sites and consultation types.
• Are motivated, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Are confident using, or willing to learn, new IT and digital consultation systems.

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.