Job Description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

Location:

Corby

Setting:

Urgent Care

Hours:

7 days per week (Shift pattern: 08:00-20:00)

Responsible to:

Clinical Lead / Service Manager

Duties:

Minor Illness, Minor Injuries (Plastering, Suturing, X-Rays)

Job Purpose

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will provide high-quality autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting to Corby Urgent Care Centre with minor injuries, minor illness, and undifferentiated urgent care presentations.

The post-holder will work as an expert autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring timely, safe, evidence-based care for a diverse population.

Minor Injuries competence is essential

, including assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal injuries, wounds, soft tissue trauma, and basic fractures.

The ACP will contribute to clinical leadership, service improvement, supervision of junior staff, and the delivery of a safe and effective 7-day urgent care service operating 08:00-20:00.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities

Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge of patients presenting with minor injuries and minor illness. Manage undifferentiated urgent care presentations across all ages. Perform advanced clinical skills including:
- Wound assessment & suturing
- Management of sprains, strains, and MSK injuries
- Fracture assessment, use of Ottawa Rules, and application of simple immobilisation/POP/backslabs
- Interpretation of X-rays (limb) where trained
- ECG interpretation
- Requesting and interpreting diagnostics within scope of practice

Safely administer and prescribe medicines (if an independent prescriber). Escalate or refer patients appropriately to acute services, primary care, or community services. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with local and national standards. Work collaboratively with doctors, ENPs, ANPs, ACPs, nurses, paramedics, and other MDT members.

Leadership & Service Development

Support daily operational flow within the urgent care centre. Act as shift lead when required, ensuring safe staffing and clinical oversight. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways. Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and risk management processes. Promote patient safety, safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance.

Education & Supervision

Provide clinical supervision, support, and mentorship to trainee ACPs, nurses, paramedic practitioners, and students. Lead and participate in teaching sessions, case reviews, and reflective practice. Maintain and develop advanced clinical skills through continuous professional development.

Working Pattern

The service operates

7 days per week (08:00-20:00)

.
Shifts will include weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse, Paramedic, or Allied Health Professional. MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or near completion). Independent Prescriber (V300) or working towards.

Advanced competence in Minor Injuries (ESSENTIAL)

, including wound care, MSK assessment, limb X-ray interpretation (or willingness to complete training), and application of immobilisation devices. Proven experience working autonomously in urgent, emergency, or primary care. Highly developed clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills. Experience with undifferentiated patients across the lifespan. Excellent communication, decision-making, and time-management skills.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre, Minor Injuries Unit, ED or Walk-In Centre. Experience as a shift leader or clinical supervisor. Teaching or mentorship qualification.

Professional Expectations

Uphold NMC/HCPC standards and maintain professional registration. Participate in annual appraisal and competency review. Maintain a portfolio demonstrating continued professional development. Adhere to local and national policies, pathways, and governance structures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 45.00-50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person