Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary
The Ridings Medical Group is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our well-established and supportive clinical team. Working collaboratively with our GPs and wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care across our five practice sites.

The successful candidate will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and a recognised Non-Medical Independent Prescribing qualification, with current professional registration appropriate to their clinical background.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working across The Ridings Medical Group sites. The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate, with flexibility considered where service requirements allow.

The role will involve assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic conditions, working autonomously within your level of competence and professional scope of practice. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our Primary Care Network (PCN) Frailty Team, including weekly ward rounds at allocated care homes when required, and to participate in Practice research opportunities as required.

Interview Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2026 at our South Cave practice

Please refer to the job description, terms and conditions and person specification attached to this advert.

Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will work closely with our GPs and wider clinical team to provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for patients across all age groups, within your competence and scope of practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking clinical assessments, including history-taking, physical examination, differential diagnosis and the management of a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely and effectively as an appropriately qualified independent prescriber.
• Arranging and interpreting investigations, making referrals and providing appropriate follow-up and safety-netting.
• Supporting the management of long-term conditions, preventative healthcare and health promotion.
• Contributing to the PCN Frailty Team, including undertaking weekly ward rounds at allocated care homes when required, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of residents living with frailty and complex health needs.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice staff, care home teams and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care.
• Participating in Practice audit, research and service improvement opportunities when required.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with professional, clinical governance and safeguarding requirements.

About us
The Ridings Medical Group is a large, forward-thinking General Practice caring for over 48,000 patients across five main practice sites: Brough, South Cave, Hessle, Holme Upon Spalding Moor and Bubwith. Each site has its own individual characteristics and serves a varied patient population, encompassing both rural East Yorkshire communities and commuting areas for Hull, Leeds and York.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in your application
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International applicants
This role has been assessed as eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet all other visa requirements including knowledge of English.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A0361-26-0010
Salary: £29.86 to £34.07 an hour, starting at £29.86, with annual increments to £34.07

Job responsibilities
To assist General Practitioners and the wider clinical team in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients. This includes the provision of evidence-based clinical care, preventative healthcare, screening, health promotion and patient education. Care may be delivered on an NHS or private basis, as appropriate to the role. Work autonomously within a level of competence and professional scope of practice, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care across all age groups.

The role requires flexibility to work across our practice sites and where necessary, to provide cover for colleagues during sickness or annual leave.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the position.

Essential qualifications

• Current registration with the relevant UK professional regulatory body (e.g. NMC or HCPC).
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or recognised equivalent, and a recognised Non-Medical Independent Prescribing qualification with current prescribing authorisation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to advanced clinical practice.

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or additional training in primary care, frailty or long-term condition management.
• Experience of managing frailty, complex needs and multiple long-term conditions, including care home reviews or ward rounds.
• Experience in women's health, including IUCD and contraceptive implant fitting, and cervical cytology.
• Experience of audit, quality improvement and service development.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contact: Lee Woodcock (Human Resources), lee.woodcock@nhs.net, 01482668668