Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Locum Ready; Consett; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a GP practice in St Ives. You’ll work with GPs, nurses and the broader team to deliver comprehensive assessments and safe clinical decisions, with a mix of urgent care, routine appointments and triage.

The role suits ACPs who value autonomy, clear workflows, and steady patient demand, supported by structured sessions and continuity in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner training at Level 7 is required.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience in primary care, urgent care, or emergency settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing same-day and routine ACP appointments.
• Assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of presentations.
• Supporting on-the-day demand through telephone triage.
• Prescribing independently where qualified.
• Actioning results, referrals and follow-up tasks.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant patient records.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Autonomous working

Independent Prescribing

Education

Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner training

Independent Prescribing qualification (V300)

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum ACP to work for a GP practice in St Ives. This role offers structured, well-supported clinical sessions suited to an autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner who thrives in a primary care setting with clear workflows and steady patient demand.

Working alongside GPs, Nurses, and wider clinical staff, you will provide comprehensive assessments, deliver safe clinical decisions, and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes. This position is ideal for ACPs who enjoy a mix of urgent care, routine appointments, and clinical triage.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing same-day and routine ACP appointments
• Assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of presentations
• Supporting on-the-day demand through telephone triage
• Prescribing independently where qualified
• Actioning results, referrals and follow-up tasks
• Maintaining accurate and compliant patient records

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner training at Level 7
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent) desirable
• Experience in primary care, urgent care or emergency settings
• Excellent clinical reasoning and patient communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in clinic
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date clinical training

Working Pattern

• Flexible ad-hoc or regular sessions
• Morning and afternoon clinics
• Long-term or short-term roles available