Job Description

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 escalate 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