Kirkburton Health Centre

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Primary Care)

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

We are an innovative, forward-thinking GP training practice looking to recruit an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)to join our friendly and supportive team.

What We Offer

  • A supportive, inclusive team environment
  • Weekly clinical meetings
  • Protected CPD time
  • Time and encouragement to develop personal clinical interests
  • A strong teaching and training ethosas a GP training practice hosting GP Trainees, FY2 doctors and medical students
  • Genuine commitment to worklife balance
  • Electric car charging facilities
  • Visa sponsorship available

We are proud of the quality of care we provide and continually strive to improve how we work. We value training, collaboration, and wellbeing alongside clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an ACP with primary care experience who:

Manages acute and chronic illness confidently

Works autonomously while valuing collaborative team working

Supports the on-call GP within our digital triage hub

Contributes to service development within an innovative practice

About us

We are a total digital triage practice, successfully operating this model for the past three years. This allows us to ensure that patients are seen by the right clinician, in the right length appointment, based on clinical need, supporting both high-quality care and clinician wellbeing.

Our team currently includes:

3 GP Partners

3 Salaried GPs

2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners

We are proud of our strong team spirit, supportive ethos, and commitment to delivering excellent clinical care. We work hard, value each other, and make time to connect - daily coffee breaks with a cup of Yorkshire tea are part of our routine .

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3558-26-0006

Job locations

5a Shelley Lane

Kirkburton

Huddersfield

HD8 0SJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work as an autonomous clinician within a GP practice operating a total digital triage model. The post-holder will assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate care in a timely manner. The role supports safe, effective service delivery while contributing to service development and team working.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illness and long-term conditions
  • Undertake clinical triage within the digital triage system, prioritising and directing patient care appropriately
  • Provide clinical support to the on-call GP within the digital triage hub
  • Prescribe medication in line with scope of practice, clinical guidelines, and local policies
  • Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system
  • Participate in clinical meetings, peer review, and multidisciplinary discussions
  • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and practice initiatives
  • Support teaching, learning, and supervision of trainees and other staff as appropriate
  • Work within professional, ethical, and legal frameworks, maintaining registration and revalidation requirements

Professional Responsibilities

  • Practice in accordance with NMC / HCPC codes of conduct and professional standards
  • Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD
  • Work within practice policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
  • Contribute to a positive team culture and support colleague wellbeing

Other Requirements

  • Willingness to participate in training, education, and clinical meetings
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work as an autonomous clinician within a GP practice operating a total digital triage model. The post-holder will assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate care in a timely manner. The role supports safe, effective service delivery while contributing to service development and team working.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illness and long-term conditions
  • Undertake clinical triage within the digital triage system, prioritising and directing patient care appropriately
  • Provide clinical support to the on-call GP within the digital triage hub
  • Prescribe medication in line with scope of practice, clinical guidelines, and local policies
  • Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system
  • Participate in clinical meetings, peer review, and multidisciplinary discussions
  • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and practice initiatives
  • Support teaching, learning, and supervision of trainees and other staff as appropriate
  • Work within professional, ethical, and legal frameworks, maintaining registration and revalidation requirements

Professional Responsibilities

  • Practice in accordance with NMC / HCPC codes of conduct and professional standards
  • Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD
  • Work within practice policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
  • Contribute to a positive team culture and support colleague wellbeing

Other Requirements

  • Willingness to participate in training, education, and clinical meetings
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner with relevant MSc or equivalent
  • Current NMC / HCPC registration (as appropriate)
  • Significant experience working in primary care
  • Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute presentations and long-term conditions
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
  • Team-player with a flexible, can-do attitude
  • Willingness to contribute to teaching, learning, and clinical meetings

Desirable

  • Experience working within a total digital triage or similar access model
  • Experience of triage
  • Experience supporting or working alongside on-call GP services
  • Interest in service development, innovation, or quality improvement
  • SystemOne Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner with relevant MSc or equivalent
  • Current NMC / HCPC registration (as appropriate)
  • Significant experience working in primary care
  • Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute presentations and long-term conditions
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
  • Team-player with a flexible, can-do attitude
  • Willingness to contribute to teaching, learning, and clinical meetings

Desirable

  • Experience working within a total digital triage or similar access model
  • Experience of triage
  • Experience supporting or working alongside on-call GP services
  • Interest in service development, innovation, or quality improvement
  • SystemOne Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirkburton Health Centre

Address

5a Shelley Lane

Kirkburton

Huddersfield

HD8 0SJ


Employer's website

https://www.kirkburtonhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kirkburton Health Centre

Address

5a Shelley Lane

Kirkburton

Huddersfield

HD8 0SJ


Employer's website

https://www.kirkburtonhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Dr Bryony Waller

bryony.waller@kirkburtonhealthcentre.com

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3558-26-0006

Job locations

5a Shelley Lane

Kirkburton

Huddersfield

HD8 0SJ


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