Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Scienceabode; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Urgent Treatment Centre provider is seeking a Registered Healthcare Professional in Preston. The role involves assessing and treating patients with urgent conditions, managing acute presentations, and working autonomously at an advanced clinical level. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice and experience in emergency or urgent care settings. This position offers flexible shifts with competitive locum rates, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Competitive locum rates

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC, or GMC).
• Strong background in urgent care, emergency care, or primary care.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with urgent conditions.
• Manage minor illness and acute presentations independently.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Emergency care background

Clinical reasoning

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Autonomous patient management

Education

Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent Prescriber (V300)

Job description

The Benefits

• Flexible shifts (days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays)
• Competitive locum rates
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunity to work autonomously at an advanced clinical level
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

The Company

• A leading Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) provider delivering high-quality, patient-centred urgent care
• Committed to clinical excellence, governance, and safe patient flow
• Works closely with NHS services and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated urgent care

The Role

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with undifferentiated and urgent conditions
• Manage minor illness and acute presentations independently
• Take comprehensive patient histories and perform advanced clinical assessments
• Request and interpret diagnostics (pathology, imaging, ECGs) within scope of practice
• Prescribe medications as an Independent Prescriber (where qualified)
• Safely escalate and refer patients to GPs, specialty teams, or Emergency Departments as needed
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to clinical governance standards
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical support to colleagues

The Person

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC, or GMC)
• Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice or two Level 7 qualifications
• Independent Prescriber (V300) or equivalent
• Strong background in urgent care, emergency care, or primary care
• Confident managing undifferentiated patients autonomously
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development
• ALS / ILS certification (desirable)
• Experience in UTC or ED settings (desirable)
• Familiar with local referral pathways and integrated care systems (desirable)

£40 – £45/hour

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