Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

• Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute, urgent and minor illness conditions.
• Deliver safe and effective online, telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Undertake comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, investigation and treatment planning.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of practice.
• Provide self-care advice, health promotion and preventative health interventions where appropriate.
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and services to ensure timely access to the most appropriate care.
• Support patients in navigating health and care services effectively.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant patient records using the clinical system.
• Ensure all assessments and clinical decisions are evidence-based and aligned to current standards and guidelines.

• Undertake home visits for housebound patients and those whose clinical needs cannot be met within a practice setting.
• Provide clinical assessment and management for patients residing in nursing and residential care homes.
• Support delivery of an alternative model to same-day GP home visits across the Partnership.

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and patient-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across primary, community, secondary and voluntary care organisations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new models of care and service delivery.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
• Support innovation and service improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and access.

• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Monitor, analyse and utilise clinical information and reports to improve patient outcomes.
• Recognise, document and report adverse incidents in accordance with organisational policies.
• Contribute to the promotion of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and organisational learning.
• Support compliance with clinical governance frameworks and quality standards.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience within Primary Care, Urgent Care, Out of Hours Services, Community Services, Walk-in Centres, Minor Injury Units or Emergency Care settings.
• Previous experience working within General Practice or a Primary Care Network.
• Experience in managing undifferentiated and acute presentations autonomously.
• Experience of telephone and digital consultations.
• Experience undertaking home visits and care home assessments.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Clinical Allocation Hub or similar triage environment.
• Experience leading service improvement, quality improvement or clinical audit projects.
• Experience supporting the education and development of healthcare professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Pharmacist or Allied Health Professional with current registration with the NMC, HCPC or GPhC.
• Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification).
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification.

Desirable

• Additional specialist qualifications relevant to Primary Care or Urgent Care.
• Formal teaching, mentorship or clinical supervision qualification.
• Qualification in Minor Illness and/or Minor Injury Management

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Organised, able to prioritise, make decisions and meet targets/deadlines
• Good negotiation and advocacy skills
• Good team member
• Willingness to embrace change to meet the short and long term needs of the practice
• Leadership qualities
• Personable - good role model
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptive in approach
• Reflective practitioner
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative

Other

Essential

• Experience with using Word and Excel
• Knowledge of EMIS clinical systems

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound understanding of Primary Care services and pathways.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and urgent presentations.
• Ability to prescribe safely and effectively within scope of practice.
• Ability to identify clinical risk and act appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Patient-focused and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Able to work independently and make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Desirable

• Understanding of current Primary Care Network priorities and service development.
• Knowledge of population health management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Experience of participating in research or service evaluation activities.
• Advanced skills in urgent care and minor illness management.
• Skills in managing complex and long-term conditions.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).