Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Paramedic - Experienced Nurse
Posted 3 hours 45 minutes ago by NHS
ThePCN is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Paramedic, or ExperiencedNurse to support member practices by delivering high-quality clinical care tohousebound patients and care/nursing home residents.
The rolefocuses on the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients incommunity settings, supporting same-day demand, improving continuity of care,and reducing avoidablehospital admissions.
Part time and Full time roles will be considered
Main duties of the job- Provide same-day and urgent clinical assessments for housebound patients
- Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
- Independently manage a clinical caseload, escalating to GPs or secondary care when required
- Prescribe and manage medications
Blackpool South PCN is made up of four GP Practices with a weighted list size of 37,500 spread across a fairly compact urban area.
The PCN formed in 2019 with no changes to its original members to date.
Blackpool South PCN Practices are:
- Abbeydale Medical Centre
- Arnold Medical Centre
- Stony Hill Medical Practice
- Highfield Surgery
Care Home & Housebound Services
- Deliver proactive and reactive care to residents in nursing and residential homes
- Support structured care home rounds and urgent reviews
- Contribute to anticipatory care planning, frailty management, and end-of-life care
- Work closely with care home staff to provide clinical advice and guidance
Multidisciplinary Working
- Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice staff, ARRS roles, community nursing teams, and social care
- Participate in MDT meetings and care planning discussions
- Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and families
Governance & Quality
- Maintain accurate clinical records using GP clinical systems
- Adhere to PCN and practice policies, clinical governance, and safeguarding procedures
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives across the PCN
- Registered healthcare professional NMC or HCPC
- Qualified ACP, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
- Independent prescribing qualification V300 or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in assessing and managing acutely unwell patients
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise clinical judgement
- Experience in community, urgent care, or primary care settings
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Experience working within a PCN or GP practice
- Experience supporting care homes and housebound patients
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.