Advanced Clinical Practitioner Lead

NHS; Whitby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Whitby seeks an experienced ACP in Urgent & Emergency Care to lead a dynamic team. In this role, you will manage operations, implement clinical policies, and enhance service delivery. Essential qualifications include a current professional registration and an MSc or equivalent. The position offers a salary range of £55,690 – £62,682 per year and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Enhanced leave package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Current professional registration – HPC or NMC.
• Independent non‑medical prescribing capability.
• Advanced understanding of clinical practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the department.
• Implement service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Assessment and diagnosis

Flexibility and adaptability

Commitment to professional development

Education

MSc or relevant equivalent

Current professional registration

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic, forward‑thinking ACP with proven experience in Urgent & Emergency Care? This is your chance to lead, inspire and shape the future of patient care in our standalone Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) serving our vibrant coastal community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team in delivering high standards of patient care, embed clinical policies, guidelines and standardise clinical governance within the service area.
• Lead service development and change in practices, such as triage.
• Undertake day‑to‑day management of the department.
• Exercise a high degree of autonomy and complex decision‑making across an expanded scope of practice.
• Work with the Service Manager, Operations Lead and matron to develop the service, audit performance and complete reports.
• Execute the four pillars of clinical practice – leadership and management, education and research – demonstrating core capabilities and area‑specific clinical competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• Current professional registration – HPC or NMC.
• Independent non‑medical prescribing.
• MSc qualified or equivalent digital badge in a relevant area.
• Demonstration of the four pillars in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Advanced understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within the identified clinical area.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching qualification.
• Leadership qualification.
• Qualification in Minor Illness/Minor Injuries or Paediatric Minor Illness/Ailments.
• Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work.
• Quality Improvement qualification.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field the post is held.
• Evidence of sound post‑registration professional practice.
• Proven leadership experience with examples of cultural change in service delivery.
• Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience; at least 3 years in the relevant clinical area; experience managing complex cases.

Desirable Experience

• Advanced clinical practice skills within a specific area of practice/speciality.
• Experience in service development, protocol writing or project management.
• Experience in a UTC or ED and leadership in service development.
• Report writing.

Key Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills and experience in supervising, mentoring and teaching.
• Ability to demonstrate effective relational communication skills.
• Work within a culture of improving working lives and adhering to the Working Time Directive.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Independently assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with urgent and minor injuries or illnesses.
• Highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development; upholds NHS values.

Desirable

• Calm under pressure; flexible; team player; committed to patient‑centred care.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and change management.

Other Details

Band: 8a    Salary: £55,690 – £62,682 per annum    Contract: Permanent    Working pattern: Full‑time    Reference number: 338‑7620337‑25

Job location: Whitby Hospital, Spring Hill, Whitby, YO21 1DP

About the Trust

We are an award‑winning and CQC‑rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are forward‑thinking, dynamic and committed to staff development, providing a supportive environment for our colleagues to deliver outstanding care.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, promoting equality and diversity throughout the Trust. We provide a range of benefits, including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

Legal & Compliance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Whitby Hospital, Spring Hill, Whitby, YO21 1DP

Employer’s Website

https://www.humber.nhs.uk/