Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with complex symptoms that have not yet been diagnosed., Independently assess, examine, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illness and acute exacerbations of chronic disease. Provide expert management of conditions including: COPD and asthma exacerbations Heart failure decompensation Diabetes complications Frailty and complex multimorbidity Acute infections in patients with chronic disease Chronic pain flare ups Hypertension and cardiovascular instability Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations.

Prescribe medications independently within scope of practice. Develop and implement evidence based management plans. Identify deteriorating patients and escalate appropriately. Deliver same day urgent care clinics and home visit assessments where required. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Primary Care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals presenting with acute & chronic illness., This role is well suited to an ACP with strong clinical decision-making skills, experience in urgent and same-day care, and a commitment to proactive chronic disease management that reduces avoidable admissions and improves patient outcomes., Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC) MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) Independent Prescriber qualification, Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Ability to work autonomously and manage clinical risk effectively Strong communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills Non-medical prescribing experience, including managing patients with complex co-morbidities Understanding of NHS frameworks and primary care pathways, Significant experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency care or community services Demonstrable experience in managing acute and chronic conditions Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Experience working in a GP practice or Primary Care Network Experience in frailty, respiratory, diabetes or cardiovascular care Experience in teaching, mentoring or leadership OHP was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit patients..

We are currently a GP partnership of 30 practices with 38 surgeries, serving around 280,000 patients in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Shropshire. Our head office is based in Cotteridge, but this role will be based at Selly Oak Health Centre.