Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Local Care Direct; Wakefield Regional Council; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid and flexible working options

Blue Light Card for discounts

Job summary

Local Care Direct invites applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner at the King Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield. The ACP will work within an established urgent care team, autonomously delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for minor illnesses and injuries while receiving on-site professional support and supervision.

The role focuses on supervision, development of staff, and ensuring patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACP with MSc or PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Urgent care or primary care experience preferred.
• Experience caring for adults and children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer and discharge patients with minor illness or injury.
• Provide clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with guidelines and governance standards.
• Mentor and support trainee and peer practitioners.

Skills

Assess & diagnose

Communication

Mentorship & leadership

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based at theKing Street Walk in Centre , Wakefield.

What the Role Offers

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based at theKing Street Walk in Centre , Wakefield.

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a supportive and experienced urgent care team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer and safely discharge patients presenting with minor illnesses and undifferentiated minor injuries, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within agreed clinical guidelines.

You will join an established ACP-led service where clinical support and supervision are available on site. The role also includes providing mentorship and leadership to trainee and peer practitioners, supporting professional development and contributing to a positive working environment.

Pay Rates

• In Hours (Mon-Fri, 08:00-18:00): £29.89 per hour
• Out of Hours (Mon-Fri, 18:00-08:00 and weekends): £38.86 per hour
• Approximate full-time salary: £56,589 to £64,118, depending on shift pattern

Location: King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.

Hours

Fulland part-time opportunities are available. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 10:00 to 22:00. Shifts are worked on a 4-week rolling rota.

About You

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer and safely discharge patients presenting with minor illness or injury.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals to support seamless care.
• Provide clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively with internal and external healthcare partners.
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with agreed guidelines, protocols and governance standards.
• Maintain professional development through training, supervision, teaching, mentoring and revalidation.
• Keep high-quality patient care central to clinical decision-making on every shift.

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated candidates who demonstrate the key attributes of advanced clinical practice. Applicants must be qualified ACPs with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.

The ideal candidate will have urgent care or primary care experience, including caring for adults and children. They will assess and manage minor illness and injury, identify differential diagnoses, initiate appropriate treatment and deliver evidence-based care to a high standard.

We also welcome applications from ACP candidates who may need further training to develop urgent care or primary care skills and knowledge.

About Us

At Local Care Direct, we are proud to be a values-led social enterprise providing essential health and support services across West Yorkshire. Since 2004, our teams have helped people access the right advice, care and support in the right place, at the right time and as close to home as possible.

With around 500 colleagues working across seventeen sites, we deliver services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including GP out-of-hours care, urgent treatment centres, walk-in services, a central contact centre, dental assessment and booking, and tailored support for NHS partners.

We are looking for people who share our commitment to honesty, integrity, fairness, consistency, kindness and respect. In return, you will be part of a supportive, inclusive organisation where colleagues are valued and encouraged to make a real difference for patients, partners and local communities.

As part of our team, you will have access to development opportunities, clear progression pathways and a range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working options, dependent on role
• Access to the Blue Light Card for national discounts

If you want to be part of an organisation that puts people first and supports you to develop, we would welcome your application.