Overview
In this role you will practise as an autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the Rotherham UECC, spanning urgent primary care and GP out of hours. You will work in a well-supported MDT, handling undifferentiated patients and making safe referrals or discharges using evidence-based clinical judgment. The post involves extended hours including evenings and weekends, with a mix of front-door streaming, telephone triage, face-to-face consultations, and home visits. You will contribute to service development and supervise junior colleagues, shaping efficient, high-quality care across multiple pathways.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
Responsibilities
- Clinical assessment, intervention and treatment planning for undifferentiated patients (including children)
- Autonomous referrals or safe discharge decisions
- Work across services: front-door streaming, face-to-face and telephone triage, booked clinics, home visits
- Support development of trainee ACPs and junior colleagues
- Contribute to safe, effective service delivery across the wider MDT
Key requirements
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) or willingness to work towards
- BLS certification
- Portfolio demonstrating ACP competency
- Ability to participate in extended-hours rota (evenings/weekends)
- Current registration with NMC or HCPC
- Experience with acutely ill patients and autonomous clinical practice
- Experience in MDT working and in primary/urgent/emergency settings
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Advanced clinical assessment and management planning for undifferentiated presentations
- Clinical reasoning and decision-making under pressure
- Experience with clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne, ED systems)
Advanced Clinical Practitioner Primary Care and GP Out of Hours in Rotherham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
