Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare independently to patients.

The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

They are able to independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.,

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis


• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly


• Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs


• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)


• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan


• Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice


• Work with patients in order to support compliance to prescribed treatments or over-the-counter medication


• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations


• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
  
  Manor Medical Practice aspires to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients at all times whilst maintaining a friendly family atmosphere. We practice from Girlington Health Centre & Allerton Health Centre.


We are a training practice consisting of 3 partners, GP Registrars, FY2 Doctors, Pharmacist, Nurses and HCA's.