This Advanced Clinical Practitioner post sits in the multidisciplinary primary care team of London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative. The post holder independently assesses, diagnoses and treats patients with acute, urgent and long-term conditions, managing same-day demand across face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations. Within an agreed scope of practice, the role includes independent prescribing, home visits and joint work with GPs and nurses. Applicants need a master's in advanced clinical practice and an independent prescriber qualification.
What the job involves
- Undertake autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute, chronic and complex needs within an agreed scope of practice
- Deliver care through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations
- Independently prescribe and review treatment plans
- Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations
- Manage same-day urgent care demand and support timely access to care
- Undertake home visits where required
- Develop evidence-based management plans, keep accurate clinical records and ensure follow-up and monitoring
- Refer patients to internal and external services
- Work with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team, attend team meetings and provide clinical advice to colleagues
- Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, audit and quality improvement
- Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for children and adults
- Promote health education, prevention and self-management
Qualifications
- Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent
- Independent prescriber qualification
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant professional body
Experience
- Substantial post-registration clinical experience
- Experience working as an advanced clinical practitioner or in an advanced clinical role
- Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing patients autonomously
- Experience of independent prescribing
- Experience managing acute, chronic and complex patient presentations
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
