Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse / Paramedic) - Luton Practice
HUC provides the NHS111 and Out of Hours GP service to over 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex and the South West of England.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a dynamic healthcare environment. As an experienced clinician, you will assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions while integrating evidence-based treatments and holistic patient care. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes by providing expert clinical decision-making, advanced diagnostic skills, and proactive management of long-term health conditions.
This role requires a strong commitment to patient advocacy, health promotion, and preventive care. You will engage in complex clinical assessments, prescribe treatments, and offer expert guidance on medication management, vaccinations, and lifestyle interventions. Additionally, you will support patients in self-care, mental health management, and urgent medical situations, ensuring seamless, efficient, and compassionate healthcare delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Comprehensive Patient Management - Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for patients with both acute and chronic conditions, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
- Clinical Decision-Making - Perform in-depth physiological and psychological assessments, prioritising urgent and complex cases while providing emergency care when needed.
- Medication Management - Prescribe, review, and advise on medications, ensuring safe and effective use in line with best practices and national guidelines.
- Health Promotion & Preventive Care - Support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles, participate in vaccination programs, and provide family planning, sexual health, and wound care services.
- Mental Health Support - Identify, assess, and refer patients with mental health concerns, ensuring they receive appropriate care and intervention.
- Collaborative & Evidence-Based Practice - Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, patient-focused care, contributing to clinical governance and service improvements.
About us
In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:
- Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!
- NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
- Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
- Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
- Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.
- Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Job responsibilities
(Job responsibilities are detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.)
Person Specification
- NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Paramedic
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent credentialing
- Minor illness (university accredited)
- Minor Injury (university accredited)
- Prescribing certificate
- Triage/streaming experience
- Evidence of working with a variety of patients presenting with acute and chronic condition of any age.
- Experience of working as a team leader
- Demonstrate working within the 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Experience managing end-of-life care patients, including prescribing/administering medications such as Just in Case medications
- Experience in Family Planning
- Experience in managing chronic condition
- Experience of working in an Emergency Department /UTC / GP
- Evidence of audit or research experience
- Experience in reviewing x-ray
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
£61,897.15 a year for full-time equivalent
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