Advanced clinical practitioner ACP Advanced nurse practitioner ANP
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Rugeley, WS15 2FH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute, urgent and long-term conditions through telephone, online and face-to-face consultations. Work within your professional scope of practice and be accountable for all clinical decisions and actions. Assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate patients using evidence-based practice. Prescribe medication (where appropriately qualified) in accordance with national guidance, practice protocols and prescribing legislation. Request, interpret and act upon appropriate investigations. Refer patients to secondary care, community services or other healthcare professionals where clinically appropriate. Undertake medication reviews and support patients to optimise treatment and self-manage long-term conditions. Contribute to the diagnosis and ongoing management of long-term conditions and support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets. Undertake home visits and care home ward rounds where required. Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies. Identify, assess and escalate safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults in accordance with local and national policies. Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and Social Prescribers. Support students and other healthcare professionals in their learning and development as appropriate. Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews, quality improvement initiatives and service development. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records using EMIS Web. Maintain professional registration and comply with the standards of the relevant regulatory body (e.g. NMC or HCPC). Maintain competence through continuing professional development and mandatory training. Participate in Primary Care Network (PCN) initiatives and service development activities as required. This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role, in line with the needs of the practice and service development.