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Advance Care Planning Practitioner

United Kingdom Local Primary Care GP Federation Depends on experience*
Job Description

The Advance Care Planning Practitioner supports patients, families and professionals to discuss and record future care preferences, particularly for people with serious illness, frailty or end-of-life needs. Requirements typically include a relevant clinical or health and social care qualification, current professional registration where applicable, experience in care planning or palliative care, and strong knowledge of consent, confidentiality and safeguarding. The successful candidate is expected to communicate sensitively, work independently across primary care settings, maintain accurate records, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and promote person-centred decision-making. Empathy, emotional resilience, organisation and the ability to handle complex conversations are essential.

Company Info

Local Primary Care GP Federation is a collaborative organisation supporting general practices and community healthcare services across the United Kingdom. GP federations typically bring together local practices to improve access, coordinate services and deliver care that may be difficult for individual surgeries to provide alone. Their work can include enhanced primary care, chronic disease management, preventative health programmes, urgent care, workforce development and support for integrated care initiatives. In this role, the federation is likely to work with GPs, nurses, community teams, hospices and social care providers to improve advance care planning and ensure that patients' wishes are understood and respected. The organisation is expected to value partnership working, clinical quality, equality, safeguarding and practical improvements to patient experience.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, education, finance and public services, with many roles concentrated in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast. Its culture is diverse and generally values privacy, punctuality, fairness and a healthy work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with excellent public transport in major cities and easy access to historic sites, countryside and beaches. Healthcare professionals may need registration with the relevant UK regulator and evidence of qualifications and experience. Visa options commonly include the Health and Care Worker visa or Skilled Worker visa, subject to an eligible job, salary and sponsorship. Applicants should check current UK government rules, registration requirements, accommodation costs, taxation and NHS employment conditions before relocating.

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