Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Affinity Care
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Job summary
The post holder is an experienced advanced clinical practitioner, who provides safe clinical decisions and care to patients within core general practice. The postholder will undertake the majority of the role requirements and will primarily perform as an integral member of the home visiting hub. They will predominantly work autonomously, seeking advice from senior clinicians if needed.
In order to demonstrate leadership and for professional development the Senior ACP will take a lead in performance areas and undertake long term condition management. The role will require the ACP to make clinical presentations and deliver teaching sessions to colleagues.
Main duties of the job
· Undertake home visits as a contributing member of the Affinity Care home visiting teams
· Provide the choice of direct access to a NP, face to face, telephone triage, telephone and video consultations, and e-consult for the general practice population
· Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable
· Provide a first point of contact within the service for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan
· Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
· To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
· Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care
· Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
· Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills
· Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
About us
We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 6 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Holiday
- Well-being day
- NHS pension
Date posted
21 June 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1863-22-2380
Job locations
Westcliffe Medical Practice
Westcliffe Rd
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3EE
Shipley Health Centre
Alexandra Road
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3EG
Haigh Hall Medical Centre
Haigh Hall Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD109AZ
Employer details
Employer name
Affinity Care
Address
Westcliffe Medical Practice
Westcliffe Rd
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3EE
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Affinity Care HR