Autonomous Advanced Practitioner & Clinical Lead

NHS Jobs; Corby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for Corby’s Urgent Treatment Centre to provide autonomous clinical care, assess and treat patients, and refer as needed. The role emphasizes high-quality patient communication, safe prescribing, and adherence to safeguarding and infection control standards.

You will work within a multi-professional team, contribute to clinical governance, and participate in audits and service development to improve patient outcomes in this urgent care environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to practise autonomously and assess/diagnose/treat patients.
• Conduct and interpret diagnostic investigations within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in governance.
• Maintain clinical records per current guidelines.
• Comply with safeguarding, infection control and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Discharge or refer patients to appropriate clinical pathways.
• Prescribe medications within extended Non-Medical Prescribing framework.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Lead inductions and supervise day-to-day staff activities.
• Support policy implementation and staff training within the team.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Advanced clinical skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Record keeping

Education

NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for Corby’s Urgent Treatment Centre to provide autonomous clinical care, assess and treat patients, and refer as needed. The role emphasizes high-quality patient communication, safe prescribing, and adherence to safeguarding and infection control standards.

You will work within a multi-professional team, contribute to clinical governance, and participate in audits and service development to improve patient outcomes in this urgent care environment.