Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Whitehouse Surgery is looking for an fully qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our multi-disciplinary team, to help us to transform and modernise pathways of care, enabling the safe and effective sharing of skills across traditional professional boundaries. This is an exciting time to join the Group as we continue to grow and develop within the area. We are currently delivering care services in Milton Keynes from 3 different general practices: Whitehouse, Neath Hill and Brooklands, collectively known as OneMK PCN.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients registered with our practices. You will have experience within a primary care setting and your high standards of patient care will naturally inspire those you work with.
In addition to standard nursing duties, the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) role is accountable in conjunction with the lead nurse for the clinical governance of the practice and is designed to provide clinical leadership in the practice, in order to ensure the safe, effective and compliant delivery of services to all patients.

You’ll be working with a great local team and will have the support of the wider NHS services leadership team and our support centre teams as well. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team including: GPs, practices nurses, wellbeing advisors, health coaches, physician associate, and more.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in attitude and behaviour. They will be keen to undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to undertaking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances.

Among others, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner is expected to:

* Be registered with current NMC/ HCPC/GPhC registration

* Have graduated the MSc in Advanced Practice

* Be a certified Independent Prescriber

* Have primary care experience as well as experience in minor illness management

* Be proficient in managing whole episodes of care, whilst being part of a larger MDT

* Strong communication skills, patience and friendly attitude

* Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation

* Sound clinical reasoning and decision making

* Flexibility

* Ability to inspire and lead a team

System used: SystemOne

Location: Dorset Wy, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes MK8 1EQ

Whitehouse Surgery is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built Health Centre, open to all Milton Keynes residents. We are located along the V4, between the H3 and H4, with ample parking. Our team offer the highest levels of care, as well as tailoring services to suit patients’ health and wellbeing needs. Whitehouse Surgery is made up of GPs, Practice Nurses, Health Coaches, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Workers, with further support from our PCN including First Contact Physiotherapists and Drugs/Alcohol Support in house. Our non-clinician team is made up of our practice’s Business Manager, Senior Administrator, and Receptionist team, with support from Medical Secretaries and Clinical Coders working in a centralised hub.

Why join us?

Our Benefits;

* Flexible working - full-time (40 hours) and part-time can be considered

* ​​​​​​NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution

* 25 days/5 weeks/200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)

* Extra days of leave for work anniversary each year

* Paid for Indemnity cover

* Enhanced Maternity; Maternity/Paternity Support; Adoption pay

* Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme

* Continued personal and professional development

* 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured

* Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses

* Cycle to work scheme

About OneMedical Group (OMG)

At OneMedical Group, we believe there’s a better way to care for communities.

Founded in 2004 as a family-run organisation, our purpose is powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by our core values; People First, Working Together and a Healthier Future, we are committed to delivering healthcare differently, with compassion, innovation, and a deep-rooted dedication to reducing health inequalities.

We have two different arms within our organisation OneMedical Property (Healthcare Property Developer) and OneMedicare (NHS Care Delivery), with all teams united by our shared purpose and collaborative spirit. We value the diversity of skills and perspectives within our organisation, knowing that it’s through learning from one another and working together that we can truly make a difference.

We are committed to NHS principles and we are focused on services that individuals and communities trust to help them live healthier lives, improve their quality of life and achieve better health outcomes