Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Professional & Educational Duties

• Adhere to HCPC/NMC Code of Conduct and regulatory standards
• Maintain professional registration and complete mandatory training
• Participate in supervision and reviews including competency assessments
• Engage in audits, research, and teaching activities

ACP-Specific Requirements

• Perform advanced clinical assessments in routine and urgent care settings
• Hold Independent Prescribing qualification and maintain it
• Demonstrate confidence in autonomous decision-making and complex case management
• Utilise advanced skills in diagnostics, prescribing, and patient management
• Additional Duties

• Ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors; report incidents and risks
• Safeguard vulnerable patients and follow protocols
• Comply with practice policies including confidentiality, infection control, and equality
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Criteria
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Masters degree (required for ACP qualification post-December 2020, aligned with RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level Nursing Practice).
• Postgraduate diploma or degree (for ACP qualification up to December 2020).
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber, registered with the NMC.
• Compliance with NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet.
• Technical & Administrative Competence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with GP practice systems and prescribing data monitoring platforms.
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Competence in developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans.
• Governance & Compliance
• Strong awareness of data protection regulations (GDPR).
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, particularly within a GP practice environment.
• Knowledge and Skills - Essential
• Clear understanding of NHS principles, values, and frameworks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex or incomplete information, anticipate issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, including influencing, persuading, and constructively challenging information.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships based on openness, trust, and confidence.
• Inspirational leadership qualities.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads, multitask effectively, and maintain self-discipline and motivation.

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Training or experience in mentorship and supervisory roles.
• Skills in cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience working within a primary care setting.
• Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries in health and social care.
• Independent thinker with sound judgement, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Experience in project and programme management with demonstrable efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicating passionately and persuasively across diverse stakeholders.
• High levels of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience, and flexibility.
• Resilience in managing unpredictable situations.
• Confidence in facilitating discussions and constructively challenging others.
• Flexible approach to ensure delivery of excellent patient care.

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).