Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Care Practitioner to join our friendly, patient-centred and forward thinking team based in Louth.

The successful applicant will work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat patients across all age groups, providing high-quality clinical care both within the practice and in patients homes where required.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive, innovative environment that values professional development and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Manage a caseload of patients independently.
• Conduct a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne (training available if required).
• Contribute to practice initiatives and continuous improvement.

About us

• Supportive, close-knit and progressive practice team.
• Forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on quality care.
• SystmOne clinical operating system.
• Parking provided.

We pride ourselves on a friendly, inclusive and proactive working culture, with excellent clinical and administrative support.

Job responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Manage a caseload of patients independently.
• Conduct a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne (training available if required).
• Support delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership as required.
• Contribute to practice initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse / Paramedic / Allied Health Professional (as appropriate).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Confidence in seeing patients of all ages.

Desirable

• Primary care or acute care experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300)
• Masters level Advanced Practice qualification (or working towards)

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Confidence in seeing patients of all ages.
• Registered Nurse / Allied Health Professional (as appropriate).

Desirable

• Primary care or acute care experience.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Masters level Advanced Practice qualification (or working towards).

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.