Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Huddersfield

In this highly autonomous role, you will take the lead in assessing, managing and supporting individuals with complex needs, using a case‑management approach to keep conditions stable, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and improve overall quality of life. You will play a vital part in shaping and sustaining a service that truly makes a difference. As a senior clinician, you will also champion our organisation’s values, ensure safe and high‑quality care aligned with CQC standards, and contribute to ongoing service development. If you thrive on innovation, collaborative working and driving positive change, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident, compassionate practitioner with excellent clinical judgement and communication skills
• Someone who is adaptable, motivated and committed to delivering outstanding care
• A team player who enjoys working across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for patients
• The ability to travel independently across the borough

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team passionate about improving care for older adults
• Use and develop your advanced skills in a role with real autonomy and opportunity to influence service design
• Make a measurable difference in reducing avoidable hospital admissions and improving wellbeing

Before applying, please review the person specification, as meeting the essential criteria is required for shortlisting. If you feel you bring the skills, experience and enthusiasm we’re looking for, we’d love to receive your application.

To discuss the role further please contact Tammie Drake at tammie.drake@locala.org.uk or Sue Riley at susan.riley@locala.org.uk. Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check. Closing date – We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.