Clinical Lead ACP

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Clinical Lead ACP for the Walk-in Centre. This role involves 75% clinical work and 25% administrative duties such as governance and service development. Ideal candidates will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, be committed to patient care, and have strong leadership skills. Benefits include NHS pension contributions, 25 days annual leave, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary

Paid for Indemnity cover

Unsocial hours payment at 30%

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity / Adoption pay

Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses

Cycle to work scheme

Access to NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as an ACP following the completion of the MSc studies in Advance Practice.
• Experience in managing minor illness.
• Experience in triage/streaming in urgent care.
• Teaching, mentoring, or clinical supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred consultations and treatment.
• Supervise, support, and guide other clinicians during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with local and national clinical guidelines.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to set and deliver the service vision.
• Lead daily huddles and regular clinical practice meetings.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent clinical governance, CQC and regulatory knowledge

Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care

Education

NMC registration with no restrictions

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent/Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Advanced physical assessment & consultation skills (Level 7)

Level 7 paediatric training

Minor injury qualification

Job description

Clinical Lead ACP Sheffield Walk-in CentreWe are looking for an experienced and dynamic Clinical Lead ACP to join our team at Sheffield Walk In Centre, working alongside the Operations Manager to deliver outstanding patient care and effective team leadership.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with senior clinicians, managers, commissioners, and system partners to shape and deliver an integrated urgent and emergency care model that meets patient needs and supports our clinical vision.

This role blends 75% direct clinical work with 25% non-clinical responsibilities in leadership, governance, and service development. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care, while driving innovation, quality improvement, and CQC compliance.

About us

At OneMedical Group, we believe there's a better way to care for communities.Founded in 2004 as a family-run organisation, our purpose is powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by our core values; People First, Working Together and a Healthier Future, we are committed to delivering healthcare differently, with compassion, innovation, and a deep-rooted dedication to reducing health inequalities.

We have two different arms within our organisation OneMedical Property (Healthcare Property Developer) and OneMedicare (NHS Care Delivery), with all teams united by our shared purpose and collaborative spirit. We value the diversity of skills and perspectives within our organisation, knowing that its through learning from one another and working together that we can truly make a difference.

We are committed to NHS principles and we are focused on services that individuals and communities trust to help them live healthier lives, improve their quality of life and achieve better health outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Clinical Care (75%)

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred consultations and treatment.
• Supervise, support, and guide other clinicians during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with local and national clinical guidelines.
• Uphold the highest professional standards in every interaction.

Leadership & Operational Support (25%)

• Partner with the Operations Manager to set and deliver the service vision.
• Hold weekly site leadership meetings to review performance, CQC compliance, risk, and service improvement.
• Lead daily huddles and regular clinical practice meetings to share best practice and key updates.
• Recruit, induct, appraise, and performance-manage clinical staff.
• Oversee training, clinical supervision, and professional development.
• Maintain a robust audit programme and deliver a site quality improvement plan.
• Manage complaints, significant events, and incident reporting in line with policy (including PSIRF submissions).
• Ensure clinical governance processes are embedded and effective.
• Identify and elevate clinical risks appropriately.
• Contribute to policy development and uphold CQC requirements.

Note: Right to work in the UK: Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

Sheffield Walk-in Centre (https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/sheffield-walk-in-centre/)sees approximately 77,500 patients annually through walk in and those booked directly into the service through 111. We have a close relationship with the local hospitals and work across the city with our external partners, to ensure we are providing high-quality care for our patients. We have excellent links with the specialists at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Northern General Hospital, The Childrens Hospital, Eye Casualty and Sexual Health Centre, who provide support to our clinicians and the patients attending the Walk-in Centre

Location: Sheffield City GP Health Centre, 75 Broad Ln, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 3PB

What we offer

• A supportive environment focused on development and wellbeing
• Opportunity to influence service transformation and innovation
• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata, if part‑time); the annual leave entitlement rises with length of service
• Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
• Paid for Indemnity cover
• Unsocial hours payment at 30%, Monday to Friday after 6pm and all‑day Saturday and Sunday
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity / Adoption pay
• Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Program run by award winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to NHS Discounts
• Continued personal and professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration with no restrictions
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent/Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Advanced physical assessment & consultation skills (Level 7)
• Level 7 paediatric training
• Minor injury qualification

Experience

• At least 1 year experience as an ACP following the completion of the MSc studies in Advance Practice
• Experience in managing minor illness
• Experience in triage/streaming in urgent care
• Teaching, mentoring, or clinical supervision skills

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent clinical governance, CQC and regulatory knowledge
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.