Advanced Clinical Practitioner
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK4 4NX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1353-26-0001 |
Summary
Job Purpose The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will practise at an advanced level within Heaton Moor Medical Group, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to adults and children across urgent same-day presentations and long-term condition management. The role is underpinned by the Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice, requiring a high level of autonomy, advanced clinical expertise, leadership, educational contribution, and engagement in research and service improvement. Pillar 1: Clinical Practice The ANP will provide expert clinical care to adults and children, managing acute, and chronic conditions within an agreed scope of practice. Key Responsibilities Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults and children presenting with urgent and on-the-day clinical problems Manage long-term conditions in adults and children, including reviews, medication optimisation, and monitoring Undertake comprehensive history taking, physical examination, and advanced clinical assessment. Formulate differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans Prescribe independently within scope of practice and competence, including paediatric prescribing where appropriate Request, interpret, and act upon investigations where appropriate Recognise and manage clinical risk, deterioration, and safeguarding concerns Provide safety-netting, follow-up, and appropriate escalation of care Deliver face-to-face, telephone and home visit consultations as required Maintain accurate clinical documentation Pillar 2: Leadership & Management Key Responsibilities Act as a senior clinical decision-maker for both adult and paediatric presentations within primary care Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) Support service delivery for urgent, same-day, and long-term condition Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, significant event analysis, and safeguarding reviews Support development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols Pillar 3: Education Key Responsibilities Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice across adult and paediatric care Support and mentor clinicians, trainees, and students Contribute to teaching related to minor illness, paediatric assessment, and long-term condition management Maintain own competence through CPD, reflective practice, and clinical supervision Contribute to appraisal and peer learning activities Pillar 4: Research & Quality Improvement Key Responsibilities Use research evidence and national guidance to inform adult and paediatric clinical practice Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives Support evaluation of outcomes related to urgent care and long-term conditions Promote evidence-based innovation and service improvement Contribute to the development and review of local clinical guidelines Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional registration and revalidation Practise within professional codes of conduct and agreed scope of practice Maintain appropriate professional indemnity Always adhere to safeguarding children and adults policies Comply with infection control, information governance, and organisational policies Engage in regular appraisal, supervision, and continuing professional development