Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Urgent Treatment Centre provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with urgent conditions. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice and be an Independent Prescriber. Responsibilities include managing minor illnesses, performing advanced assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers flexible shifts and a competitive hourly rate of £45-£50/hour.

Benefits

Flexible shifts (days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays)

Competitive locum rates

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary working environment

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC, or GMC)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development
• ALS / ILS certification (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with urgent conditions
• Manage minor illness and acute presentations independently
• Take comprehensive patient histories and perform assessments
• Request and interpret diagnostics within scope of practice
• Prescribe medications as an Independent Prescriber where qualified
• Escalate and refer patients to GPs or Emergency Departments as needed
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Skills

Strong background in urgent care

Excellent clinical reasoning

Confident managing undifferentiated patients

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice or two Level 7 qualifications

Independent Prescriber (V300) or equivalent

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)

£45 – £50/hour