Job summaryWe are recruiting autonomous Locum ACPs and ANPs to support same-day acute clinics at a GP surgery in Cleckheaton.
Working within the practice, you will assess and manage undifferentiated acute presentations, make rapid clinical assessments and differential diagnoses, and prescribe appropriate treatment. This role will provide timely, safe and effective care for patients requiring same-day appointments.
Hours: 09:30-17:30
Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities- Acute Care: Deliver face-to-face and up to two home visiting clinical assessments for same-day urgent presentations.
- Prescribing: Issue prescriptions and manage acute care plans as an Independent Prescriber (V300).
- Triage & Referrals: Prioritize urgent cases and coordinate onward referrals to secondary or community care services.
- System Practice: Maintain real-time clinical notes on primary care systems (SystmOne).
- Professional Standards: Adhere to national clinical guidelines, local NHS safeguarding protocols, and your professional body's code of conduct.
About usAt Community Practitioner Alliance (CPA), we are more than just a staffing platform—we are a dedicated community built by and for healthcare professionals.
We pride ourselves on being a genuinely supportive team that understands the everyday realities, demands, and needs of clinicians working in primary care and urgent access services. Our mission is to seamlessly connect high-caliber Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) with flexible, high-impact roles across local health networks like Rotherham's Same Day Acute Clinics.
Job responsibilitiesAbout the RoleWe're looking for experienced
ACPs, ANPs and Advanced Paramedics to join a well-established GP surgery in
Cleckheaton, working within their
Same Day / Acute Care clinics. This is a steady block booking, ideal for clinicians wanting consistent hours and a supportive environment.
You'll be assessing, diagnosing, treating and prescribing for patients presenting with same-day and acute conditions. You'll work autonomously but also as part of a friendly, collaborative practice team.
As part of the role, you may also be required to complete
up to two home visits during the clinic, depending on the needs of the practice.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered healthcare professional (e.g., Nurse, Paramedic, etc.)
- Current professional registration with the relevant governing body (NMC, HCPC)
- Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards it)
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable- Qualified ACP or ANP
- Independent Prescriber
- Experience working in GP or primary care settings
- Confident managing acute, undifferentiated presentations
- Comfortable working autonomously
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.