Locum ACP

Locum Ready; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking an experienced Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner to support a GP practice in Rugeley. You will run autonomous clinics, perform acute and routine assessments and manage urgent and routine demand within a structured primary care environment.

The role suits clinicians from nursing, paramedic, or allied health backgrounds with Level 7 ACP training and Independent Prescribing. You will join an established team, with flexible sessions up to four days a week and strong

Qualifications

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner level 7 qualification required.
• Backgrounds in Nursing, Paramedic Science or allied health are acceptable.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent) preferred.
• Recent experience in primary/urgent care settings preferred.
• Strong autonomous decision-making and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acute and same-day access clinics.
• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of undifferentiated presentations.
• Telephone triage and clinical streaming.
• Order and interpret investigations.
• Prescribe safely within scope where qualified.
• Manage follow-up actions, results and referrals.
• Document clearly using the practice clinical system.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Independent Prescribing

Primary care experience

Autonomous decision-making

Clinical assessment

Education

Level 7 postgraduate ACP qualification

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Vision

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work for a GP practice in Rugeley. 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.

We provide flexible locum and permanent opportunities shaped around your lifestyle-whether you want ad-hoc sessions, short-term cover or long-term block bookings.

Join our nationwide network of primary care professionals today.

Learn more at www.locumready.co.uk.