Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our forward-thinking primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is confident in independently managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the full spectrum of primary care presentations. They will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, professional accountability, and the ability to make safe and effective decisions within their scope of practice.
In addition to providing expert clinical care, the ACP will play an active role in clinical leadership, service development, and quality improvement initiatives. We welcome discussions around how individual interests, specialist skills, and professional aspirations can be incorporated into the role, supporting both the strategic aims of the practice and the practitioners ongoing development.
Closing Date: Thursday 19th March 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
provide outstanding clinical care for patients of the practice through
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
The post holder will demonstrate courageous
and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced
paramedic who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care
for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe,
competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and
diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
About us
We are a large rural practice serving over 35,000 patients across the Holderness area. As a single-practice Primary Care Network, we are uniquely positioned to shape and transform the care we deliver to our local community.
We operate from seven sites across Holderness, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel between locations as required. Our experienced and dedicated team includes 23 GPs, a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, and a highly valued patient services and administrative team who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality care.
We offer a supportive and welcoming working environment, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Advanced
Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
REPORTING TO: Head of Patient Care; GP Lead for Allied Health
Practitioners
Job Summary
The post holder will
provide outstanding clinical care for patients of the practice through
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The post holder will demonstrate courageous
and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced
paramedic who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care
for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe,
competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and
diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Advanced
Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
REPORTING TO: Head of Patient Care; GP Lead for Allied Health
Practitioners
Job Summary
The post holder will
provide outstanding clinical care for patients of the practice through
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The post holder will demonstrate courageous
and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced
paramedic who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care
for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe,
competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and
diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner.
- Highly motivated.
- Flexibility.
- Enthusiasm.
- Team player.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Recent primary and community experience.
- Nurse/Paramedic-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
- Nurse/Paramedic-led triage.
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Clinical Audit.
- Research.
- Non-medical prescribing.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Working with community development initiatives.
- Health-needs assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered clinician NMC, HCPC etc.
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Clinical supervision training and experience.
- Extended/independent non-medical prescribing.
Desirable
- Nursing specialist qualification.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Change management.
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
- Resource management.
- Advanced clinical practice skills.
- Management of patients with acute/long-term conditions.
- Management of patients with complex needs.
- Clinical examination skills.
- Accountability of own role and other roles within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Local and national health policy.
- Wider health economy.
- Clinical governance issues in primary care.
- Patient group directions and associated policy.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues.
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner.
- Highly motivated.
- Flexibility.
- Enthusiasm.
- Team player.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Recent primary and community experience.
- Nurse/Paramedic-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
- Nurse/Paramedic-led triage.
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Clinical Audit.
- Research.
- Non-medical prescribing.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Working with community development initiatives.
- Health-needs assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered clinician NMC, HCPC etc.
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Clinical supervision training and experience.
- Extended/independent non-medical prescribing.
Desirable
- Nursing specialist qualification.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Change management.
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
- Resource management.
- Advanced clinical practice skills.
- Management of patients with acute/long-term conditions.
- Management of patients with complex needs.
- Clinical examination skills.
- Accountability of own role and other roles within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Local and national health policy.
- Wider health economy.
- Clinical governance issues in primary care.
- Patient group directions and associated policy.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues.
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
