Autonomous Clinical Practitioner - Urgent Care Lead

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Urgent Treatment Centre in Swindon. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for adults and paediatric patients, operating with autonomy within a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and leadership in a fast-paced NHS environment, with a clear pathway for professional development and portfolio maintenance.

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC, HCPC or GPhC)
• First level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent in undergraduate base profession
• MSc Level 7 Advanced Practice or equivalent in relevant Advanced Practice field
• Specialist post-graduate education / qualifications relevant to AP role (e.g. IRMER)

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients across four pillars of advanced practice—Clinical, Leadership & Management, Education and Research.
• Maintain a culture of lifelong learning with clinical supervision and an advanced practice portfolio.
• Prepare for protected time for practice across pillars with an 80% clinical component and 20% leadership and education tasks.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Leadership

CPD

Education

MSc Level 7 Advanced Practice

NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration

Tools

Specialised equipment

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Urgent Treatment Centre in Swindon. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for adults and paediatric patients, operating with autonomy within a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and leadership in a fast-paced NHS environment, with a clear pathway for professional development and portfolio maintenance.