Advanced Clinical Practitioner Remote

Job Description

Job Title: Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) – GP Surgery
Location: Plymouth
System: EMIS Web
Shifts: 10-hour day shifts
Contract Type: Locum – Ad-hoc Dates & Block Bookings Available
Rate: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Locum Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to support a well-established GP surgery in Plymouth. This opportunity offers flexible working with both ad-hoc shifts and block bookings available, ideal for ACPs seeking consistency or flexibility.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, managing patients presenting with minor illness and acute primary care presentations, supporting the practice team, and improving patient access to high-quality care.

You will be using EMIS Web for all consultations and clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with minor illness and acute conditions

• Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical care

• Prescribe medications independently in line with national and local guidelines

• Manage same-day acute appointments and minor illness clinics

• Refer patients appropriately to GPs, secondary care, or community services when required

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider primary care team

• Deliver patient-centred care while working autonomously within scope of practice

Requirements

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Allied Health Professional

• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Level 7) or equivalent

• Independent Prescriber (V300)

• Experience working autonomously in GP surgeries or primary care

• Confident using EMIS Web

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Desirable:

• Experience working as an ACP in General Practice

• Minor Illness qualification or extensive minor illness experience

• Experience managing same-day acute clinics

What’s on Offer

• Flexible locum work – ad-hoc dates and block bookings available

• 10-hour day shifts

• Competitive hourly rates

• Supportive GP practice environment

• Opportunity for ongoing and regular bookings