Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Local Care Direct; Ledston; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Local Care Direct is recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Minor Illness Service at Leeds General Infirmary. The role combines autonomous patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and safe discharge across a 7‑day service from 08:00 to 00:00.

You will deliver high‑quality care to adults and paediatric patients under clinical supervision, with opportunities for mentorship and ongoing professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• DBS Enhanced is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a minor illness setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment/referral and safe discharge for minor illness.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals.
• Collaborate with Local Care Direct and Leeds General Infirmary teams.
• Participate in daily safety huddles and support seamless patient streaming.
• Provide professional clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independent practice

Patient safety & CQC

Values-led approach

Job description

Title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Location: Leeds, LGI Illness

Department: Clinical Services

Advertising salary: £29.89 in hours, £38.86 out of hours

Contract: Permanent

About the role

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based within our Minor Illness Service at Leeds General Infirmary, working across 7 days between the hours of 8am to midnight.

What the Role Offers

This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a minor illness unit. Delivering a high quality of care across a range of agreed conditions. Treat both adult patients and paediatric patients from birth.

You will utilise your advanced clinical skills undertaking patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, onwards referrals where appropriate and safe discharge.

You will provide support with clinical mentorship and also contribute to creating a positive working environment for staff.

Pay Rates

• In Hours: £29.89 per hour
  Monday to Friday, 08.00 – 18.00
• Out of Hours: £38.86 per hour
  Monday to Friday, 18.00 – 08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Base Location

Minor Illness Service is based on X34, B Floor, Brotherton Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX

Hours & Working Pattern

The service operates 7 days per week. Between the hours of 8am to midnight.

With the expectation successful candidates will work 8 hours shift patterns.

Please note: our rota operates on a 4-week rolling basis to meet service demand

About you

• Independently undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment/referral and safe discharge of patients with minor illness.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Actively promote collaborative working with all healthcare professionals within Local Care Direct, and with our partner colleges within Leeds General Infirmary.
• Take part in daily safety huddles with colleagues at Leeds General Infirmary to support safe, seamless patient streaming from the Emergency Department to the Minor Illness Unit.
• Provide professional and clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate evidence-based care, working within agreed guidelines and protocols.
• Support professional development through training, clinical supervision, teaching, mentoring and revalidation, while maintaining professional standards and organisational governance.
• Ensuring quality of patient care remains at the centre of your clinical decision­‑making on every shift.

About You

You will have:

• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities
• Experience of working independently in a range of healthcare settings
• A clear understanding of patient safety, quality standards and CQC compliance
• A values‑led approach aligned to kindness, respect, fairness, honesty and integrity

Above all, you will be committed to ensuring patient care remains at the heart of everything you do.

Benefits

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.

• 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