Job summary
An excitingopportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Advanced ClinicalPractitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic team at Briarwood Medical Centre.
We are seeking ahighly skilled clinician to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, workingautonomously and as part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will play a keyrole in supporting the clinical workload, including triage, assessment,diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient care within your scope ofpractice.
Working closely withthe wider team and reporting to the GP Partner and Practice Manager, you willhelp to ensure delivery of safe, effective, and timely care while alsocontributing to service improvement and clinical governance. The postholderwill also support our preparations for regulatory compliance, including CQCinspection readiness.
Main duties of the job
* Undertaking patient consultations independently, including physical examinations, diagnostic decision-making, and treatment planning.
* Prescribing medications within your professional competence and scope of practice.
* Supporting long-term condition management and urgent care presentations.
* Promoting high standards of clinical care and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
* Working collaboratively with clinicians, administrative staff, and external partners to improve outcomes and service delivery.
About us
We pride ourselves on being an exceptionally friendlypractice who strive for excellence. We have a supportive team, open culture and provide good opportunities for personal development.
In addition, we are a very organised andefficient training practice with a growing patient list size.
If you are passionate aboutdelivering exceptional care and making a real impact in a forward-thinking GPpractice we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake holistic clinicalassessments, diagnoses, treatment planning and prescribing for patientspresenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
Manage long-term conditionssuch as hypertension, asthma, COPD, diabetes, and heart failure in accordancewith national guidelines.
Conduct medication reviews andoptimise medicines use, particularly in polypharmacy, frailty, andmultimorbidity.
Independently manage minorillnesses and acute presentations using evidence-based practice.
Perform clinical examinations,interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate appropriate referrals when needed.
Prescribe and deprescribesafely and appropriately within scope of practice.
Manage caseloads and triageappointments, home visits or telephone/video consultations where required.
MedicinesOptimisation
Lead on repeat prescribingsystems, prescription queries, and formulary compliance.
Support QOF and IIFachievement through targeted medication reviews and audits.
Identify cost-effectiveprescribing opportunities and liaise with local pharmacy teams.
Provide clinical leadershipand mentorship to other pharmacy team members (e.g., technicians, pharmacyassistants).
Education,Mentorship and Leadership
Supervise and mentor juniorclinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the practice/PCN.
Support induction andupskilling of multi-disciplinary team members on medication-related topics.
Lead quality improvementprojects including audits, guidelines implementation, and clinical governanceactivities.
Collaborationand Teamwork
Work closely with GPs, nurses,paramedics, social prescribers, and other MDT members to deliver integratedcare.
Liaise with communitypharmacy, secondary care and PCN pharmacy teams to ensure seamless medicinesmanagement.
Actively participate inclinical and business meetings, including clinical governance reviews and MDTdiscussions.
Thejob description is not exhaustive and may be changed at times due to the needsof the business.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake holistic clinicalassessments, diagnoses, treatment planning and prescribing for patientspresenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
Manage long-term conditionssuch as hypertension, asthma, COPD, diabetes, and heart failure in accordancewith national guidelines.
Conduct medication reviews andoptimise medicines use, particularly in polypharmacy, frailty, andmultimorbidity.
Independently manage minorillnesses and acute presentations using evidence-based practice.
Perform clinical examinations,interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate appropriate referrals when needed.
Prescribe and deprescribesafely and appropriately within scope of practice.
Manage caseloads and triageappointments, home visits or telephone/video consultations where required.
MedicinesOptimisation
Lead on repeat prescribingsystems, prescription queries, and formulary compliance.
Support QOF and IIFachievement through targeted medication reviews and audits.
Identify cost-effectiveprescribing opportunities and liaise with local pharmacy teams.
Provide clinical leadershipand mentorship to other pharmacy team members (e.g., technicians, pharmacyassistants).
Education,Mentorship and Leadership
Supervise and mentor juniorclinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the practice/PCN.
Support induction andupskilling of multi-disciplinary team members on medication-related topics.
Lead quality improvementprojects including audits, guidelines implementation, and clinical governanceactivities.
Collaborationand Teamwork
Work closely with GPs, nurses,paramedics, social prescribers, and other MDT members to deliver integratedcare.
Liaise with communitypharmacy, secondary care and PCN pharmacy teams to ensure seamless medicinesmanagement.
Actively participate inclinical and business meetings, including clinical governance reviews and MDTdiscussions.
Thejob description is not exhaustive and may be changed at times due to the needsof the business.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc or equivalent, Level 7)
* Independent Prescriber (V300)
Desirable
* Additional qualifications (e.g., in diabetes, respiratory, frailty)
Skills
Essential
* Ability to listen and empathise.
* Good time management.
* A solutions focused approach.
* Strong knowledge of NICE and local prescribing guidelines.
* Excellent communication, consultation and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-professional team
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in teams and able to promote team spirit.
* Proven competency in managing patients independently across a range of conditions.
Desirable
* Experience or understanding of EMIS and other primary care software.
* Primary care experience in a clinical pharmacist background.
* Experience supervising junior pharmacy staff or trainees.
* Involvement in audit, QI projects or protocol development.
Qualities
Essential
* Ability to comply with confidential arrangements.
* Self-motivating and self-confident.
* Adaptable and innovative.
* Personable.
* Trustworthy, honest, reliable, caring and empathetic.
* Hard working and resourceful.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Mental and Emotional Effort
Essential
* Concentration required daily, e.g. ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or emotional events.
* Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour.
* Ability to work with competing priorities.
* Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients and carers.
Other
Essential
* Non-smoking environment.
* The ability & willingness to travel to meetings & courses.
* Flexible attitude to working hours and able to cover staff sickness at short notice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc or equivalent, Level 7)
* Independent Prescriber (V300)
Desirable
* Additional qualifications (e.g., in diabetes, respiratory, frailty)
Skills
Essential
* Ability to listen and empathise.
* Good time management.
* A solutions focused approach.
* Strong knowledge of NICE and local prescribing guidelines.
* Excellent communication, consultation and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-professional team
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in teams and able to promote team spirit.
* Proven competency in managing patients independently across a range of conditions.
Desirable
* Experience or understanding of EMIS and other primary care software.
* Primary care experience in a clinical pharmacist background.
* Experience supervising junior pharmacy staff or trainees.
* Involvement in audit, QI projects or protocol development.
Qualities
Essential
* Ability to comply with confidential arrangements.
* Self-motivating and self-confident.
* Adaptable and innovative.
* Personable.
* Trustworthy, honest, reliable, caring and empathetic.
* Hard working and resourceful.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Mental and Emotional Effort
Essential
* Concentration required daily, e.g. ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or emotional events.
* Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour.
* Ability to work with competing priorities.
* Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients and carers.
Other
Essential
* Non-smoking environment.
* The ability & willingness to travel to meetings & courses.
* Flexible attitude to working hours and able to cover staff sickness at short notice.
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
Additional information
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
Employer details
Employer name
Briarwood Medical Centre
Address
514 Blackpool Road
Ashton
Preston
PR2 1HY
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr