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Overview
Doctor Care Anywhere is the UK’s largest private provider of telehealth services, working with insurers, healthcare providers, and corporate customers to provide healthcare services to more than 2 million patients every year. We are looking for Digital Healthcare ACPs able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a week to provide virtual consultations via our intuitive platform, delivering high quality care to our patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide virtual consultations on the digital platform, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients within your scope of practice.
* Act responsibly at all times, maintaining accountability for decisions and actions in line with organisational policy.
* Make active judgment to seek support from senior colleagues when necessary.
* Work against the four pillars of advanced practice and ACP standards.
* Deliver high quality care, including accurate and timely documentation of consultations.
* Engage in ongoing learning and peer development through training, supervision, and clinical meetings.
* Participate in quality improvement, research, audit and appraisal activities to maintain professional standards.
* Support safeguarding protocols for adults, young persons, and vulnerable adults.
Session Details and Compensation
We offer fixed shifts and sessions (minimum of 16 hours a week) that can be divided throughout the week based on your preferred hours, along with optional additional ad‑hoc shifts.
* Weekday Daytime (8am‑6pm)
* Weekday Evening (6pm‑10pm)
* Weekend / Bank Holiday
Salary (annual, based on 40 hours weekday/daytime FTE): £60,169.30
* Weekday Daytime: £6,016.93
* Weekday Evening: £6,618.63
* Weekend / Bank Holiday: £7,281.51
Hourly rate:
* Weekday Daytime: £28.93
* Weekday Evening: £31.82
* Weekend / Bank Holiday: £35.01
Qualifications & Requirements
Training / Qualifications
* Relevant registration with a professional body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
* Postgraduate diploma (Level 7) or Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or RCN Credentialling or HEE accreditation
* Valid IR(ME)R certificate valid within the last 3 years
* The Fit Note (FIT) training certificate
* Independent prescribing qualification
* Minor illness training qualification (desirable)
Experience
* Minimum 2 years experience as ACP independently prescribing (post ACP qualification) in Primary Care within the last 5 years
* Broad autonomous scope of practice developed in a general practice setting per the Core Capabilities framework
Knowledge and Skills
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of national prescribing policies and guidelines
* Knowledge of clinical governance principles for remote working and digital healthcare (desirable)
* Proficiency with clinical IT systems (ideally Jira and Teams/Slack)
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines
* Commitment to patient‑centred care and ongoing professional development
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in documenting patient consultations
* Ability to recognise learning needs and seek professional development opportunities (e.g., NMC revalidation requirements)
* Professional role modelling and evidence‑based knowledge sharing (desirable)
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (desirable)
* Patient‑centred approach ensuring high patient satisfaction and clinical care
Clinical Responsibilities Within the DCA ACP Scope of Practice
* Conduct comprehensive remote patient assessments, establish accurate diagnoses, develop treatment plans remotely.
* Build rapport through effective communication, emotional intelligence, and positive patient experience.
* Prescribe responsibly following the Royal Pharmaceutical Society competency framework.
* Maintain professional standards per NMC/HCPC code of conduct.
* Recognise limits, manage risk, and escalated when necessary.
* Ensure accurate and timely documentation within patient health records.
Education and Leadership Responsibilities
* Engage in ongoing learning through training, supervision, and professional development.
* Facilitate peer development by delivering learning activities.
* Prioritise effective workload management with strong time‑management skills.
* Champion best practices and uphold the organisation's professional image.
* Fulfil NMC/HCPC revalidation requirements for continued practice.
Research / Clinical Governance Responsibilities
* Support quality improvement through participation in quality assurance initiatives.
* Use feedback and incident reporting for continuous improvement.
* Critically evaluate research, audit, and evaluation findings to inform practice.
* Engage in regular appraisals and performance reviews.
Safeguarding
* Promote a culture of patient‑centred professional practice with safeguarding of adults, young people, and children at risk.
* Implement safeguarding protocols and know escalation processes.
* Apply mental health legislation, coding practice requirements, and national guidance appropriately.
Benefits
* Private Medical Insurance including opticians and dental appointments.
* Doctor Care Anywhere subscription for you and up to 5 family and friends.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (FTE).
* Birthday day off.
* Optional up to 5 additional annual leave days (FTE).
* Company pension scheme.
* Charity days.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Bike‑to‑work scheme.
* Remote working options.
* Development opportunities for career growth.
* Live instant help support during shifts via instant messaging.
* Top‑notch training and ISO certified quality and security compliance.
* Medical indemnity for DCA related work.
* Flexible hours with ability to split sessions.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Medical Practices
* Location: London, England, United Kingdom
To ask any questions, please contact us at recruitment@doctorcareanywhere.com or call 0330 088 498.
Doctor Care Anywhere is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its patients and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks, and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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