Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Independent Prescriber) Care Home Clinical lead
Kington Medical Practice
1 day per week – 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: dependent on experience
An exciting opportunity
Kington Medical Practice is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) with an Independent Prescribing qualification to become the clinical lead for our three care homes.
This is an autonomous, rewarding role for an experienced clinician with a passion for improving the care of older people living with frailty and complex health needs.
Working closely with our GP partners, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will lead the delivery of proactive, person-centred medical care across our three care homes.
The role
You will:
- Act as the lead clinician for three care homes.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and management of residents with acute and chronic conditions.
- Independently assess, diagnose, prescribe and formulate management plans.
- Deliver proactive frailty reviews and medication optimisation.
- Provide leadership and clinical support to care home staff.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, pharmacists and allied health professionals.
- Support advance care planning, end-of-life care and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the care home service.
About you
Essential:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent).
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
- Significant experience working as an ACP/ANP within primary care, community services or older people's services.
- Excellent assessment, diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Desirable:
- Experience leading care home or frailty services.
- Experience in medicines optimisation.
- Knowledge of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) model.
We offer
- A supportive and friendly GP practice.
- Clinical autonomy within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to shape and lead our care home service.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the care of residents across our care homes. There may be the potential for future opportunities within the practice, subject to service needs and funding.
If you are passionate about providing outstanding care for older people and would like to lead our care home service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
