Job Description

Amber Valley Health Ltd/ARCH PCN are seeking minor illness clinicians (ACP, Pharmacist or Paramedics) who can come and join our team working within our same day access hub.
You will be committed to working as part of our team to deliver an excellent and caring same day access service to our patients within our neighbourhoods which are Alfreton, Ripley, Crich and Heanor.
Our same day access service will operate Monday to Friday during normal Practice working hours.
The same day access service will commence from 1st December 2025 to 27th February 2026.
We are open to applicants who can work flexibly within the service.
Main duties of the job

• To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of patients attending the same day access service.
• To provide a face-to-face service to manage on the day demand.
• To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and work closely as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To provide a Minor Illness Service including prescribing medications as appropriate to your prescribing qualification.
• To provide advice and information in appropriate non-clinical language to empower clients to undertake self-care of their presenting clinical condition.
• To maintain accurate and timely record of all clinical consultations and ensure that your Professional code of conduct is adhered to.
• To be able to work with a high degree of independence and manage his/her own workload according to priorities.

About us
Amber Valley Health Ltd will act as the employer for this role. ARCH PCN consists of 9 Practices across Alfreton, Ripley, Crich and Heanor, covering a population of over 85,000 patients across Amber Valley. Our aim is to provide a same day access service to support our Practices with the on the day demand and to make it easier for our patient population to receive a same day consultation with the relevant healthcare professional.
We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients and we believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing by providing access to a highly skilled, multi professional General Practice workforce.
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1987-25-0006
Job locations
Church Street
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AH
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of patients attending the same day access service.
• To provide a face-to-face service to manage on the day demand.
• To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and work closely as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Function in a dynamic way ready to adjust to the changing needs of the client group.
• To provide a Minor Illness Service including prescribing medications as appropriate to your prescribing qualification
• To provide advice and information in appropriate non-clinical language to empower clients to undertake self-care of their presenting clinical condition.
• To maintain accurate and timely record of all clinical consultations and ensure that your Professional code of conduct is adhered to.
• To be able to work with a high degree of independence and manage his/her own workload according to priorities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of patients attending the same day access service.
• To provide a face-to-face service to manage on the day demand.
• To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and work closely as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Function in a dynamic way ready to adjust to the changing needs of the client group.
• To provide a Minor Illness Service including prescribing medications as appropriate to your prescribing qualification
• To provide advice and information in appropriate non-clinical language to empower clients to undertake self-care of their presenting clinical condition.
• To maintain accurate and timely record of all clinical consultations and ensure that your Professional code of conduct is adhered to.
• To be able to work with a high degree of independence and manage his/her own workload according to priorities.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective decision-making skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in more than one clinical environment.
• Experience in patient assessment including clinical examination skills.
• Basic computer skills in both EMIS and SystmOne is essential.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the appropriate clinical body.
• A Prescribing Qualification is essential.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective decision-making skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in more than one clinical environment.
• Experience in patient assessment including clinical examination skills.
• Basic computer skills in both EMIS and SystmOne is essential.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the appropriate clinical body.
• A Prescribing Qualification is essential.

Skills Required