Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Locum Ready; Horsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready in Horsham is seeking a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work within a GP practice, offering flexible, well-supported clinical sessions and an autonomous role. You will manage urgent and routine ACP appointments, making safe clinical decisions alongside the broader clinical team.

The position suits ACPs who enjoy a mix of urgent care, routine appointments and clinical triage, with morning and afternoon clinics and options for long-term or short-term roles.

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 clinical 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

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Autonomy in clinic

Urgent care exposure

Education

Level 7 ACP training

Independent Prescribing (V300)

Job description

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