Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The ACP will demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making, critical reasoning, and the ability to work both independently and within the wider primary care team. The role incorporates all four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education, and Research.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with minor illness, minor injury, urgent/unscheduled needs and undifferentiated symptoms.
• Undertake paediatric assessments and manage acute conditions safely.
• Conduct home visits as part of the practice visiting team, including frailty, long-term conditions, and urgent presentations.
• Perform clinical examinations, interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., bloods, ECGs, imaging reports within competence) and make evidence-based decisions.
• Manage and treat wound injuries, simple MSK injuries, sprains/strains and minor trauma.
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in accordance with scope and legislation (independent prescribing desirable/required depending on applicant).
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services or internal clinicians.
• Provide patient education, health promotion and self-management advice.
• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
• Work within professional codes of conduct and scope of practice.

Leadership & Service Development

• Support the day-to-day clinical workflow and contribute to practice operational efficiency.
• Act as a clinical advocate for high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways and service improvements.
• Participate in risk management, incident reviews and governance processes.
• Role model best practice and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Education, Teaching & Supervision

• Participate in teaching sessions, case-based discussions and clinical learning activities.
• Maintain and evidence ongoing CPD required for ACP practice.
• Engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Participate in audits, QI projects and evaluation of clinical outcomes.
• Use data and evidence to inform improvements in care delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of organisational learning and service development.
• Engage with research opportunities where appropriate.

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