Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled ACP to join our urgent on the day team in our rapid access clinic. Working alongside our ANPs and urgent on the day GP you will assess those patients requiring same day care.
Cranleigh Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality care to our local community. We are a supportive, multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively to provide excellent healthcare for patients. We are a teaching practice and passionate about professional development.
We are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic Practitioner with a prescribing qualification to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our urgent, on-the-day care service, supporting both adults and children with a wide range of minor illnesses.
Days of work required 26hrs per week- : Monday, Tuesday, Friday - (08.00- 18.30 for two days and 7hrs to be worked on the third day)
Main Duties of the Job- Provide same-day consultations for patients presenting with acute and minor illnesses.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients independently including prescribing medications within your scope of practice.
- Support the duty team with on-the-day demand and help ensure timely, safe, and effective care.
- See patients of all ages, including children, working within your scope of practice and experience.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, and our wider multidisciplinary team.
About UsAt Cranleigh Medical Practice we offer:
- A supportive, friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Allocation of a mentor to support your practice and also undertake your prescribing reviews.
- Competitive salary depending on experience starting from 8a equivalent.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible.
Job Responsibilities- A registered Nurse or Paramedic with advanced clinical practice training (Masters level or equivalent experience).
- A qualified independent prescriber.
- Experienced in assessing and managing minor illness and urgent presentations.
- Confident in seeing both adults and children within scope of practice.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
- A strong team player with excellent communication and decision-making skills
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Proven ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of minor illnesses.
- Experience in managing urgent presentations
- Ability to perform investigations such as phlebotomy and ECG.
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Desirable- Ability to assess young children (training may be providing for a suitable candidate with only adult experience)
- Primary care experience is desirable but not essential
- Experience with EMIS
- Experience in managing long-term conditions
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Paramedic (HCPC)
- Evidence of advanced clinical practice training (Masters level or equivalent experience)
- Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable- Ability to assess young children (training may be providing for a suitable candidate with only adult experience)
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.