Locum ACP

Locum Ready; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready seeks a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a GP practice in Macclesfield. You will lead autonomous clinical assessments and patient management within a structured primary care setting.

You will run your own clinics as part of an established multidisciplinary team, supporting urgent and routine demand with clear pathways and strong admin support for smooth session delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification (Level 7) is required.
• Background in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy or similar accepted.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) preferred.
• Recent experience in primary care, urgent care or UTC settings is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acute and same-day access clinics.
• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of undifferentiated presentations.
• Telephone triage and clinical streaming.
• Ordering and interpreting investigations.
• Prescribing safely within scope (where qualified).
• Manage follow-up actions, results and referral workflows.
• Document clearly using the practice clinical system.

Skills

Autonomous decision-making

Clinical assessment

Triage

Communication

Education

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Level 7

Independent Prescribing (V300)

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Vision

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work for a GP practice in Macclesfield. This role is ideal for an experienced ACP from a nursing, paramedic, or allied health background who can deliver autonomous clinical assessments, safe decision-making and efficient patient management within a structured primary care environment.

You will join an established multidisciplinary team and run your own clinics, supporting both urgent and routine patient demand. The practice offers clear pathways, strong administrative support and a smooth workflow to ensure effective session delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting acute and same-day access clinics
• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of undifferentiated presentations
• Telephone triage and clinical streaming
• Ordering and interpreting investigations
• Prescribing safely within scope (where qualified)
• Managing follow-up actions, results and referral workflows
• Documenting clearly using the practice clinical system

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification (Level 7/Postgraduate)
• Background may be Nursing, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy or similar
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent) preferred
• Recent experience in primary care, urgent care or UTC settings
• Confident autonomous clinician with strong decision-making skills
• Familiarity with EMIS, SystmOne or Vision
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Flexible sessions up to 4 days per week
• Morning and afternoon clinics available
• Long-term and ongoing sessions offered