Job Description

: Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/ACP)

Location:

Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) across Greater Manchester (various sites, including Manchester city centre and surrounding areas)

Employment Type:

Locum / Bank (flexible ad-hoc shifts)

Shift Pattern:

12-hour shifts Weekdays (evenings: typically 18:00 - 06:00 or similar) Weekends (day and night shifts available) Mixture of long days, evenings, and nights to support 24/7 urgent care service

Hourly Rate:

45 - 50 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking experienced

Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)

or

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)

to provide high-quality, autonomous urgent care on a locum basis across multiple Urgent Treatment Centres in Greater Manchester.

These modern, well-equipped UTCs manage minor injuries and illnesses, helping to relieve pressure on local A&E departments. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, ENPs, physicians associates, and healthcare assistants, delivering timely, patient-centred care to walk-in and referred patients.

This locum role offers excellent flexibility, competitive rates, and the opportunity to maintain and develop your advanced practice skills in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Autonomously assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge or refer patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses. Perform clinical examinations, and prescribe medications independently. Manage a wide range of urgent presentations including wounds, fractures, infections, respiratory conditions, abdominal pain, and paediatric cases. Provide health promotion advice and signposting to appropriate services. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystemOne or EMIS Web. Work collaboratively with the wider team, offering clinical leadership and support to junior staff where appropriate. Adhere to local and national guidelines, safeguarding protocols, and infection prevention standards. Participate in clinical governance activities as required (e.g., audit, incident reporting).

Essential Requirements

Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC) with current registration. MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) with Independent Prescribing qualification (V300). Significant post-qualification experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care at advanced practice level. Competent in minor injuries and minor illness management. IRMER-trained (or willing to undertake) for X-ray interpretation (desirable for many shifts). Excellent clinical decision-making skills with the ability to work autonomously under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach. Flexibility to work a variety of 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends. Right to work in the UK and up-to-date mandatory training (including safeguarding levels 3, BLS/ILS/ALS as appropriate).

Desirable

Experience working in Urgent Treatment Centres, Walk-in Centres, or Emergency Departments. Paediatric advanced practice experience. Familiarity with SystemOne clinical system. Additional qualifications (e.g., ALS, PILS, minor surgery).

What We Offer

Highly competitive locum rates with weekend and night enhancements. Flexible shift booking to suit your availability (book weeks or months in advance). Weekly payroll. Dedicated recruitment and compliance support. Opportunity to work across multiple sites for variety and continued professional development. Access to in-house training and appraisal support.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 45.00-50.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Work Location: In person