Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ARRS Role) 12 month Maternity Cover

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ARRS Role) 12 month Maternity Cover
The closing date is 31 July 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work autonomously at an advanced level of practice, providing expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients within the specialty/service area. This is a reimbursable ARRS role, offering the opportunity to work at the top of your license in a supportive, forward-thinking practice.

Main duties of the job
As an ACP, youll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care through triage, face-to-face and remote consultations, and clinical leadership. Youll manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, contribute to service development, and support the delivery of national frameworks including Network DES and QOF. The ACP role encompasses the four pillars of advanced practice clinical expertise, leadership and management, education, and research and supports the delivery of national and local service requirements, including the Network DES and Quality Improvement frameworks.

About us
Parkway Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, patient- and family-friendly practice serving Coulby Newham and the surrounding areas. With a growing list of over 9,600 patients, we provide a wide range of high-quality healthcare services in a supportive and progressive environment. We work closely with our PCN, offering access to FCPs, Dietitians, a Mental Health Team, Social Prescribers, and a Care Home Team. Our in-house team includes five GP Partners, a Clinical Pharmacist Partner, a Lead ACP, three Nurses, a Nurse Associate, a Healthcare Practitioner, and three Salaried GPs, supported by an efficient and friendly admin team. As a training practice, we host medical, pharmacy, and GP trainees, fostering a strong learning culture and professional development ethos. We operate a modern triage hub model, managed by the triaging GP, GPA, and triage assistants, ensuring safe and effective patient access. Our patients value the care we provide, reflected in our 4.6-star Google rating. At Parkway Medical Centre, we strive for excellence through teamwork, innovation, and compassion making this an excellent environment for an ACP who wants to grow and make a real difference in patient care.

Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Act as a first point of contact for patients via triage, face-to-face, telephone, or online consultations.
• Independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with undifferentiated and complex presentations.
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations as appropriate.
• Prescribe and review medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and legal frameworks.
• Provide personalised, holistic care that promotes self-management, prevention, and health improvement.
• Identify and manage long-term conditions where appropriate, working closely with the practice nursing and GP teams.
• Refer patients to other services and agencies when clinically indicated.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in line with professional and practice standards.

Leadership, Education & Quality

• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
• Support the clinical team through supervision, mentoring, and sharing of advanced clinical knowledge.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and data collection as required to support DES and QOF delivery.
• Keep up to date with national and local policies, guidelines, and clinical best practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with relevant codes of conduct (NMC, HCPC, or GMC).

Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the policies, procedures, and ethos of Parkway Medical Centre.
• Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of practice.
• Participate in annual appraisal and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure infection control, confidentiality, and data protection standards are upheld at all times.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and support a culture of collaboration and learning.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC/GMC)
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent experience which MUST include either: 1. Graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (Supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre for Advancing Practice, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice; or 2. Enrolled as a trainee on a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme linked with subsequent guaranteed progression onto a reimbursable advanced practitioner nurse role on completion of training; or 3. Enrolled on and progressed past the initial Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (supported) Route, linked with subsequent guaranteed progression onto a reimbursable advanced practitioner nurse role on completion of the ePortfolio process.
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management
• Demonstrated competence across the four pillars of advanced practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne clinical systems
• Experience contributing to QOF, DES, or audit activity
• Minor Surgeries
• leadership or mentoring
• Proven experience in primary care, including triage and minor illness management

Experience
Essential

• Extensive clinical experience within primary care, urgent care, or equivalent setting
• Demonstrable experience in minor illness and chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership or mentoring experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).