NHS
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Advanced Clinical Practitioner - The Ridge PCN The Ridge PCN are looking for a compassionate and confident Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents living in care homes. Interviews will be taking place 31st March 2026. Main duties of the job In this role, you will bring your advanced clinical skills, warm communication style, and independent prescribing expertise to help residents stay well, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and feel cared for. Working closely with GPs, community teams, and care home staff, you will become a familiar face in the homes you support. Working within the scope of your practice, you will assess, diagnose, prescribe, and plan care. The role is flexible in terms of hours (up to 25 hours per week). About us About The Ridge PCN The Ridge Primary Care Network (PCN) is a semi-rural network established in 2019, serving a population of approximately 36,000 patients across four GP surgeries: Bearsted Medical Practice, Len Valley Practice, Sutton Valence Group Practice, and The Orchard Surgery in Langley. Our PCN has a strong record of collaboration and innovation, successfully delivering a range of services tailored to the needs of our local community. We are supported by an active and engaged Board and benefit from excellent patient participation, helping us to shape and improve services in line with what matters most to our population. A key area of focus for The Ridge PCN is supporting our frail population. We are committed to ensuring that these patients receive high-quality, proactive care that promotes independence, dignity, and improved outcomes. About West Kent Primary Care West Kent Primary Care is an innovative GP Federation whose shareholders include all fifty practices in West Kent, covering 500,000 patients. Within this, the practices are divided into 9 Primary Care Networks (PCN). We are made up of a core operations team, a PCN based workforce including clinical and non-clinical staff and a Board of Executive Directors (four local GPs and twelve PCN clinical directors). The federation also offers a variety of services including the Community Diabetes Service, Post Covid Assessment Service, and a Frailty Service. West Kent Primary Care are the employer for the role. Job responsibilities Clinical practice Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and management of residents in care homes, including those with complex, acute, chronic, frailty related, or undifferentiated presentations. Lead proactive care home ward rounds, reviewing routine followups, post discharge cases, long term conditions, and residents identified as at risk of deterioration. Creating and reviewing personalised care plans, including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) and ReSPECT discussions in collaboration with MDT and families. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care. Conduct clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term and complex health needs. Interpret investigation findings to determine effective treatment plans & discuss with GPs where a second opinion is required. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centre care approach to enable shared decision making. Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc. Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations, and other organisations, as necessary. The postholder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. Leadership and management personal and people development Takes responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model. Supports staff development to maximise potential and support practice development. Critically evaluates and reviews innovations and developments that are relevant to clinical practice. Contributes to the development of local guidelines, protocols, and standards. Maintains effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process. Promotes the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practice completing relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care. Works as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Education Undertakes mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards. Use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care. Assesses own learning needs and undertakes learning as appropriate. Provides an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning. Research Critically engage in research activity and use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care. Participates in clinical governance activity and contributes to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required. Identifies, applies, and disseminates research findings relating to own practice. Collects data for audit purposes and uses clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implements change according to findings. Participates in clinical trials and equipment testing. Quality Under supervision and support of GPs in the practice, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will: Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework Alerts other team members to concerns about risk, quality, and safety. Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required. Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Works effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manages own time, workload, and resources. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care Person Specification Skills Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management. Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting Resource management Other Highly motivated Flexibility You will be required to travel independently between care homes and PCN sites, therefore having access to your own reliable transport is essential. A full, clean UK driving licence (or equivalent) is required to safely and efficiently perform the duties of the role. Qualifications Masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise For Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route. MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation Clinical supervision training and experience Experience Recent primary or community experience Management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries Triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Clinical Leadership Audit Research Project management Health-needs assessment Knowledge A clear understanding of the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England () Advanced clinical practice skills Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Local plan and national health policy Clinical governance issues in primary care Patient group directions and associated policy . click apply for full job details
Advanced Clinical Practitioner - The Ridge PCN The Ridge PCN are looking for a compassionate and confident Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents living in care homes. Interviews will be taking place 31st March 2026. Main duties of the job In this role, you will bring your advanced clinical skills, warm communication style, and independent prescribing expertise to help residents stay well, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and feel cared for. Working closely with GPs, community teams, and care home staff, you will become a familiar face in the homes you support. Working within the scope of your practice, you will assess, diagnose, prescribe, and plan care. The role is flexible in terms of hours (up to 25 hours per week). About us About The Ridge PCN The Ridge Primary Care Network (PCN) is a semi-rural network established in 2019, serving a population of approximately 36,000 patients across four GP surgeries: Bearsted Medical Practice, Len Valley Practice, Sutton Valence Group Practice, and The Orchard Surgery in Langley. Our PCN has a strong record of collaboration and innovation, successfully delivering a range of services tailored to the needs of our local community. We are supported by an active and engaged Board and benefit from excellent patient participation, helping us to shape and improve services in line with what matters most to our population. A key area of focus for The Ridge PCN is supporting our frail population. We are committed to ensuring that these patients receive high-quality, proactive care that promotes independence, dignity, and improved outcomes. About West Kent Primary Care West Kent Primary Care is an innovative GP Federation whose shareholders include all fifty practices in West Kent, covering 500,000 patients. Within this, the practices are divided into 9 Primary Care Networks (PCN). We are made up of a core operations team, a PCN based workforce including clinical and non-clinical staff and a Board of Executive Directors (four local GPs and twelve PCN clinical directors). The federation also offers a variety of services including the Community Diabetes Service, Post Covid Assessment Service, and a Frailty Service. West Kent Primary Care are the employer for the role. Job responsibilities Clinical practice Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and management of residents in care homes, including those with complex, acute, chronic, frailty related, or undifferentiated presentations. Lead proactive care home ward rounds, reviewing routine followups, post discharge cases, long term conditions, and residents identified as at risk of deterioration. Creating and reviewing personalised care plans, including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) and ReSPECT discussions in collaboration with MDT and families. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care. Conduct clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term and complex health needs. Interpret investigation findings to determine effective treatment plans & discuss with GPs where a second opinion is required. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centre care approach to enable shared decision making. Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc. Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations, and other organisations, as necessary. The postholder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. Leadership and management personal and people development Takes responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model. Supports staff development to maximise potential and support practice development. Critically evaluates and reviews innovations and developments that are relevant to clinical practice. Contributes to the development of local guidelines, protocols, and standards. Maintains effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process. Promotes the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practice completing relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care. Works as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Education Undertakes mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards. Use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care. Assesses own learning needs and undertakes learning as appropriate. Provides an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning. Research Critically engage in research activity and use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care. Participates in clinical governance activity and contributes to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required. Identifies, applies, and disseminates research findings relating to own practice. Collects data for audit purposes and uses clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implements change according to findings. Participates in clinical trials and equipment testing. Quality Under supervision and support of GPs in the practice, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will: Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework Alerts other team members to concerns about risk, quality, and safety. Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required. Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Works effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manages own time, workload, and resources. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care Person Specification Skills Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management. Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting Resource management Other Highly motivated Flexibility You will be required to travel independently between care homes and PCN sites, therefore having access to your own reliable transport is essential. A full, clean UK driving licence (or equivalent) is required to safely and efficiently perform the duties of the role. Qualifications Masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise For Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route. MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation Clinical supervision training and experience Experience Recent primary or community experience Management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries Triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Clinical Leadership Audit Research Project management Health-needs assessment Knowledge A clear understanding of the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England () Advanced clinical practice skills Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Local plan and national health policy Clinical governance issues in primary care Patient group directions and associated policy . click apply for full job details
NHS Professionals
Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity as Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Wycombe Hospital in the Histopathology Department of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be work as registered Biomedical Scientist, supporting Senior and Lead Biomedical Scientists while leading the day-to-day management and direction of established workflows within designated laboratory sections. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an efficient, effective, and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service, overseeing Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will act as deputy to the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required and take responsibility for managing section-specific workflow during your allocated rota, including coordinating work allocation and break times and adapting plans to meet service demands. You will ensure all laboratory activity meets UKAS ISO 15189:2012 requirements, with all work quality-controlled to the appropriate standard prior to release. You will identify, document, and resolve quality issues, escalating concerns appropriately in line with governance procedures. You will also be required to hold and maintain the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology to support advanced professional practice. You will also support and contribute to staff training and competency, ensuring practice is appropriate to role requirements, and be involved in the production of high-quality histological stained sections from surgical and post-mortem tissues to support consultant pathologists in diagnostic decision-making. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job Roles & Responsibilities To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas, including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and service resilience. To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity. To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment, and technologies, contributing to method development, verification documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice. To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas. To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory, such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains governance. To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities, including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through quality systems. Person Specifications & Qualifications HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification. Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience. Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience. Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details NHS Professionals Limited Location Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Roadm, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2TT
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity as Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Wycombe Hospital in the Histopathology Department of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be work as registered Biomedical Scientist, supporting Senior and Lead Biomedical Scientists while leading the day-to-day management and direction of established workflows within designated laboratory sections. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an efficient, effective, and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service, overseeing Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will act as deputy to the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required and take responsibility for managing section-specific workflow during your allocated rota, including coordinating work allocation and break times and adapting plans to meet service demands. You will ensure all laboratory activity meets UKAS ISO 15189:2012 requirements, with all work quality-controlled to the appropriate standard prior to release. You will identify, document, and resolve quality issues, escalating concerns appropriately in line with governance procedures. You will also be required to hold and maintain the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology to support advanced professional practice. You will also support and contribute to staff training and competency, ensuring practice is appropriate to role requirements, and be involved in the production of high-quality histological stained sections from surgical and post-mortem tissues to support consultant pathologists in diagnostic decision-making. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job Roles & Responsibilities To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas, including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and service resilience. To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity. To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment, and technologies, contributing to method development, verification documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice. To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas. To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory, such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains governance. To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities, including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through quality systems. Person Specifications & Qualifications HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification. Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience. Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience. Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details NHS Professionals Limited Location Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Roadm, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2TT
