Advanced Clinical Practitioner Care Centre

Locum Ready; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for flexible sessional work across primary care and regional care centre services in Blandford Forum. The ACP will undertake autonomous assessments and manage varied clinical presentations to support streamlined patient flow across local health services.

Working within structured clinical environments with clear pathways, the role demands strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills and DBS clearance; independent prescribing

Qualifications

• ACPs must be able to perform autonomous assessments across varied clinical presentations.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making in primary and urgent care.
• DBS clearance enhanced and professional registration where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Run independent ACP-led clinics across care centre and GP settings.
• Assess acute, undifferentiated and routine presentations.
• Provide telephone and on-site triage during high-demand periods.
• Prescribe and initiate treatment where qualified.
• Complete routine clinical actions including results, reviews and referrals.
• Document accurately in digital clinical systems.

Skills

Autonomous assessments

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Triage ability

Independent prescribing

Education

Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for flexible sessional work across primary care and regional care centre services in Blandford Forum. This role suits ACPs confident in undertaking autonomous assessments, managing varied clinical presentations and supporting streamlined patient flow across local health services.

You will work within structured clinical environments that provide clear pathways, ensuring consistent support for advanced-level practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Running independent ACP-led clinics across care centre and GP service settings
• Assessing acute, undifferentiated and routine presentations
• Providing telephone and on-site triage during periods of high demand
• Prescribing and initiating treatment where qualified
• Completing routine clinical actions including results, reviews and referrals
• Documenting accurately in digital clinical systems

Requirements

• Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification
• Background in Nursing, Paramedic Science, AHP or similar
• Independent Prescribing desirable
• Experience in primary care, urgent care or community health
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Working Pattern

• Flexible sessional work
• Weekday, evening or weekend shifts
• Suitable for both short-term and ongoing arrangements

Locum Ready provides flexible locum and permanent opportunities for the full primary care workforce across both regional and rural areas.