Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated full time and part time Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our dynamic and inclusive multi-disciplinary team within Taurus Healthcare Clinical Services. Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. JOB PURPOSE: The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is a senior autonomous clinician who delivers high quality, evidence based care across Taurus Healthcare's integrated primary care and urgent care services, supporting the organisations vision of accessible, 24/7 general practice. The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with undifferentiated, acute and complex conditions, while contributing to service development, clinical leadership, education and quality improvement across the system. Main Responsibilities 1. Clinical Practice Practice as an independent and autonomous clinician, managing patients with undifferentiated, acute and chronic conditions across face to face, home visiting, remote and digital consultation models Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, risk assessment and safety netting Initiate, interpret and act on appropriate investigations and referrals in line with local and national pathways Prescribe and manage medications safely and effectively in accordance with national guidance, local formularies and EMIS decision support tools Contribute to flow, continuity and demand management across integrated services, including prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions Respond confidently to complex, urgent and emergency presentations, initiating immediate care as required Safeguard children, young people and adults, recognising risk, acting within statutory frameworks and escalating concerns appropriately 2. Integrated & Multidisciplinary Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, operational teams and external partners to deliver seamless, patient-centred care Support system wide working by ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time Contribute to the development of new models of care that enhance access, quality and patient experience 3. Leadership & Service Development Act as a senior clinical decision maker within the multidisciplinary team Provide visible clinical leadership, supporting safe practice, innovation and continuous improvement Contribute to service redesign, pathway development and quality assurance activity Support the investigation and learning from clinical incidents, audits and significant events Promote a positive learning culture, role modelling professionalism and reflective practice JOB PURPOSE: