Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Overview

Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Elm Hayes Surgery, Clandown Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SF. Salary: Depending on experience. Working pattern: Up to 6 Sessions per week. Closing Date: 28 October 2025.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our innovative and friendly general practice team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and operate with a high degree of autonomy in a primary care setting. The ACP will use specialist knowledge and clinical skills to manage a diverse caseload, providing care for patients with undiagnosed, undifferentiated, and complex conditions. You will be a member of the clinical team contributing to the development of our clinical team and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Clinical practice: As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a wide range of health needs through face-to-face appointments, telephone consultations, and home visits.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and follow up of patients after initial presentation.
• Undertake physical examinations and interpret diagnostic results to formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Ideally to be able to act as an independent prescriber, reviewing and amending medication as clinically appropriate, although this is not essential.
• Manage patients with complex and long-term conditions.
• Leadership and management: Act as a clinical expert, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Contribute on clinical policy and service development within the practice.
• Research and audit: Contribute to clinical governance by undertaking audits and quality improvement projects.
• Implement evidence-based practices to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Education and development: Participate in the training and education of other healthcare professionals.
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development and maintain your skills and knowledge.

About us

We are a 9000 patient practice committed to delivering a sustainable and patient-focused primary healthcare service. Our team includes 4 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, nurses and ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacists, General Practice Assistants, Social Prescribers, and Care Co-ordinators, and we actively support staff development.