Advance Clinical Practitioner (Prescriber) - Kingsway & Bramingham

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Luton is seeking an experienced nurse or allied health professional to join their primary care team. This role involves providing expert clinical care, supporting patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in primary care and possess advanced registration and qualifications. This position offers a salary of £49,178 to £55,492 and is full-time, offering opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience in General Practice and primary care.
• Evidence of leading the delivery of QOF in General Practice.
• Experience and competencies in the management of Long term Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to junior staff members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research in clinical practice.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions and treatment options.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

1st Level NMC Registration

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Working within primary care and as part of ELFT offers a number of benefits. The opportunities that this role will give you include: Structured induction and robust package when you start; Nursing clinical and professional support from a leadership team focused on primary care development; Training and development support linked to development of a workforce and career framework for primary care; Working with the wider primary care team as we are undertaking some groundbreaking work; Comprehensive training in Quality Improvement (QI) and opportunities to lead QI projects.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be an experienced nurse or allied health professional, who acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.
• Non-Medical prescriber
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
• The post holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals.
• The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent primary health care services within the practice
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients. This includes conducting comprehensive patient assessments, formulating treatment plans, and prescribing medications as authorised.
• Collaborative Approach: Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide holistic care and ensure effective coordination of patient services. This involves regular communication, consultation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive — so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 363-PC7322271

Job locations: Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre, Luton, LU4 8BY

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical leadership and guidance to junior staff members, including mentoring, supervision, and support. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the healthcare team.
• Research and Evidence-based Practice: Stay up-to-date with the latest research and evidence in the field of clinical practice. Apply this knowledge to enhance patient care, contribute to research activities, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Quality Improvement: Identify opportunities for quality improvement within the healthcare setting. Contribute to the development and implementation of protocols, guidelines, and best practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
• Patient Education: Educate and empower patients and their families by providing clear and concise information about their condition, treatment options, and self-management strategies. Foster a patient-centred approach that promotes shared decision-making and patient satisfaction.
• Professional Collaboration: Engage in interprofessional collaboration and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and clinical audits. Act as a resource and liaison for other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.
• Documentation and Record-keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including electronic health records, progress notes, and treatment plans. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding patient confidentiality and data protection.

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education, Training, Qualifications - Essential

• 1st Level NMC Registration
• Advanced clinical Practitioner Master\'s Degree
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
• Significant recent experience in General Practice and primary care
• Experienced and competencies in the management of Long term Conditions
• Responsible for and Evidence of Completed Clinical Audit
• Experience of line managing other nurses
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Understands legislation and government initiatives particularly in relation to Primary Healthcare and Nursing
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading on the delivery of QOF in General Practice

Desirable

• Level 3 Reproductive Health (ENB 901 / 8103) or equivalent

RGN

• ACP qualification

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber

Other requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre, Luton, LU4 8BY

Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/