Advanced Clinical Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, BA2 1ER |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4345-26-0000 |
Summary
Main duties of the job As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, patient centred care while working autonomously within your professional scope. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients, making clinical decisions in line with established procedures and protocols set out by our GPs. Key responsibilities include: Diagnosing and treating patients independently Prescribing medications safely and appropriately Requesting and interpreting investigations Delivering evidence-based interventions to optimise patient outcomes Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent continuity of care This role is ideal for a confident, proactive clinician who thrives in a supportive team environment and is eager to contribute to high quality primary care. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs Diagnose and manage presenting conditions using advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Provide urgent, same day, and routine appointments for patients of all ages. Triage patient queries and manage clinical workload efficiently. Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle advice. Assess, manage, and treat minor injuries and illnesses. Safeguard children and vulnerable adults, following local and national policies. Prescribe medications and treatments independently within professional competencies. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate, legible, and contemporaneous patient records. Support delivery of QOF, and other contractual requirements. To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit Contribute to the development of practice policies and service improvements. Other Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, and external services to ensure integrated patient care. Liaise with secondary care, community teams, and allied health professionals as needed. Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and safeguarding forums. Support the development of protocols, pathways, and best practice guidelines. To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc are implemented and adhered to. To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice Attend and participate in staff meetings