Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Description Job Title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - Walk-In Centre / Urgent Care

Location: Walk-In Centre / Urgent Treatment Centre
Shift Pattern: 12 hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends, and Bank Holidays)
Contract: Flexible / Bank / Permanent (Shifts available all year round)
Reports to: Clinical Lead / Service Manager

Job Purpose

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will provide autonomous, high quality clinical care to patients presenting with minor illness and urgent care needs within the Walk In Centre. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications within scope of practice.

The ACP will utilise advanced clinical decision making skills and work autonomously while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. Accurate documentation using electronic clinical systems including SystmOne and Adastra is essential.

The ACP will be educated to Level 7 (MSc Advanced Clinical Practice) or equivalent, and hold an independent prescribing qualification.

Key Responsibilities Advanced Clinical Assessment and Management

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with minor illness and undifferentiated conditions.

• Undertake comprehensive history taking, physical examination, and clinical assessment.

• Formulate differential diagnoses and implement appropriate treatment plans.

• Safely manage a wide range of minor illness presentations including acute infections, respiratory conditions, dermatological presentations, and other urgent care presentations.

• Recognise red flags and elevate patients requiring higher levels of care.

Independent Prescribing

• Prescribe medications independently in accordance with clinical guidelines and scope of practice.

• Safely prescribe for minor illnesses using evidence based practice.

• Review current medications and ensure safe prescribing practices.

• Provide patients with medication advice and safety information.

Clinical Decision Making and Autonomous Practice

• Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within professional scope of practice.

• Make complex clinical decisions based on assessment findings.

• Refer patients appropriately to GP, Emergency Department, or specialist services where required.

• Provide advice, treatment, and discharge planning.

Clinical Systems and Documentation

• Accurately record patient consultations, assessments, treatment plans, and prescriptions using SystmOne and Adastra.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and legally compliant clinical records.

• Ensure compliance with information governance and confidentiality policies.

Patient Safety and Quality of Care

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient centred care.

• Work within local and national clinical guidelines, protocols, and policies.

• Identify and manage clinical risk appropriately.

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Communication and Team Working

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including GPs, ACPs, nurses, paramedics, and administrative staff.

• Provide clinical support and guidance to junior staff when appropriate.

• Ensure effective handover and continuity of care.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional registration with NMC or HCPC.

• Maintain independent prescribing registration.

• Practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct.

• Maintain Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practice competencies across the four pillars:

  • Clinical Practice

  • Leadership and Management

  • Education

  • Research

• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.

Working Pattern

• 12 hour shifts

• Days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays

• Flexible shifts available throughout the year

• Autonomous and team based working environment

Person Specification Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Registration

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Allied Health Professional

• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Level 7) or equivalent

• Independent Non Medical Prescriber (V300)

• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

• Experience working in Urgent Care, Walk In Centre, Primary Care, or Emergency Department

• Experience managing minor illness presentations autonomously

• Experience prescribing independently

• Experience using SystmOne and Adastra

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

• Independent prescribing competency

• Excellent clinical decision making ability

• Ability to work autonomously

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent documentation and IT skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in Walk In Centres, Urgent Treatment Centres, or Out of Hours services

• Minor Illness qualification

• Minor Injury qualification

• Experience supervising or supporting junior staff

Key Attributes

• Professional and patient focused approach

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

• Strong clinical leadership skills

• Flexible and reliable

• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and patient safety