Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Locum Ready; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a GP practice in Ferndown, delivering autonomous, well-structured sessions with steady patient demand. You will work alongside GPs, nurses and wider clinical staff to perform comprehensive assessments, make safe clinical decisions and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes in a primary care setting.

Flexible ad-hoc or regular sessions are available, including long-term or short-term placements, with clear workflows and

Qualifications

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner training at Level 7.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) 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 training.

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

Autonomy

Clinical decisions

Urgent care

Primary care

Prescribing (V300)

DBS check

Education

Level 7 ACP training

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum ACP to work for a GP practice in Ferndown. 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

Locum Ready specialises in recruiting for every primary care role across the UK, including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and multidisciplinary practice staff.

We offer reliable, flexible locum and permanent positions to match your availability, skills and long-term goals–ranging from one-off sessions to consistent long-term placements.

Explore current opportunities at www.locumready.co.uk.