Advanced Clinical Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M4 6EE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1532-25-0008 |
Summary
Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations. Undertake physical examination as indicated by the patients condition; autonomously analysing complex clinical signs and investigation results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating treatment as required. If qualified to do so, autonomously undertake assessment of children who present with an illness or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge within your professional boundaries and in line with training, skills and competencies. Request investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations. Analyse multiple sources of data including patient history, physical examination and investigation findings when making diagnoses, clinical judgements and evaluating care provided and liaising with GPs for advice when scope of practice is exceeded. Autonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulating clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage acute illness and acute episodes of chronic illness including referral, admission, or discharge from service. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent and emergency situations, including initiation and leadership of resuscitation. Provide clinical cover to the surgery according to patient and staffing needs and contribute to the On call team optionally as an additional element with enhanced pay offered for this level of clinical leadership. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence-based practice and national and local protocols Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and others using appropriate communication styles. Anticipate barriers to communication and ensure patients and significant others are kept fully informed and consent to treatment.