Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner ACP

Locums First; Shildon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums First is seeking a Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work in Shildon, delivering autonomous ACP-led clinics across local primary care settings and supporting routine GP activity. You will assess undifferentiated presentations, provide telephone or in-person triage, and prescribe within your scope of practice, ensuring safe, effective care.

Sessions are fully flexible, with short-term, ad-hoc or regular bookings to fit your availability.

Qualifications

• ACP qualification Level 7 required or equivalent.
• Background in nursing, paramedic science, physiotherapy or similar.
• Independent prescriber preferred.
• Experience in GP/urgent care settings.
• Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent ACP-led clinics across local primary care settings.
• Assess undifferentiated presentations and manage acute cases.
• Provide telephone or face-to-face triage.
• Prescribe within your scope of practice.
• Support clinical workflows and follow-up actions.
• Document accurately in service-specific clinical systems.

Skills

Nursing background

Paramedic Science background

Physiotherapy background

Independent Prescribing

Adaptability

Education

Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification (Level 7)

Job description

Locums First is looking for Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Shildon. This role provides flexible sessional work across a range of primary care providers, offering opportunities that match your clinical background, preferred service type and weekly availability.

As a Locum ACP, you will work within established clinical teams to deliver autonomous assessments, manage acute presentations and support routine primary care activity. Sessions are arranged to suit your schedule and may involve urgent access clinics, triage-based work, or routine appointments depending on service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering independent ACP-led clinics across local primary care settings
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated presentations
• Providing telephone or face-to-face triage
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice
• Supporting clinical workflows such as results and follow-up actions
• Documenting accurately within service-specific clinical systems

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification (Level 7)
• Background in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy or similar
• Independent Prescribing qualification preferred
• Experience in GP, UTC, walk-in or urgent care services
• Ability to adapt to different clinical environments
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Fully flexible sessions
• Weekdays, evenings or weekends available
• Options for short-term, ad-hoc or regular weekly bookings

Locums First supports all primary care professionals–including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and Pharmacists–by offering flexible locum work across local GP practices and community services.

We help clinicians find sessions that fit their availability, from short-notice cover to ongoing weekly schedules, with a strong focus on matching you to local practices in your area.

Find out more at www.locumsfirst.co.uk.