Locum ACP

Locum Ready; North Shields; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver autonomous clinical assessments within a GP practice in North Shields. You will run own clinics, support urgent and routine demand, and benefit from clear pathways and strong admin support.

Ideal candidates have Level 7 ACP qualification, independent prescribing (V300) and recent primary/urgent care experience. Flexible sessions up to 4 days a week and clinics morning/afternoon offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Autonomous clinician

Clinical assessment

Education

Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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 North Shields. 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

Locum Ready is a trusted UK-wide primary care recruitment agency, supporting all primary care roles including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), Pharmacists and more.