Clinical Lead ACP

One Medical Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sheffield seeks an experienced Clinical Lead ACP to lead a dynamic team at their Walk-in Centre. The role involves both clinical work and leadership responsibilities, ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates must possess strong clinical governance knowledge and significant experience in leading healthcare teams. This position offers competitive benefits including NHS pension contributions and generous annual leave.

Benefits

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid for Indemnity cover

Supportive environment focused on development

Qualifications

• NMC registration with no restrictions.
• At least 1 year experience as an ACP after completing MSc.
• Experience in managing minor illness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality patient‑centred consultations and treatment.
• Supervise and guide other clinicians during shifts.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to set service vision.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment skills

Leadership and team management

Excellent clinical governance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent / Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Job description

Clinical Lead ACP Sheffield Walk-in Centre

We 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.

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.

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.

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.

What we are looking for?

Essential

• NMC registration with no restrictions
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent / Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification
• Advanced physical assessment & consultation skills (Level 7)
• At least 1 year experience as an ACP following the completion of the MSc studies in Advanced Practice
• Experience in managing minor illness
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent clinical governance, CQC and regulatory knowledge
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care

Desirable

• Level 7 paediatric training
• Minor injury qualification
• Experience in triage / streaming in urgent care
• Teaching, mentoring, or clinical supervision skills

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.

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‑rated, 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