ACP
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN45DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5452-26-0002 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Neighbourhood Access Service, part of the innovative New Models Programme. You will work within our practices across the NRES Neighbourhood to deliver high-quality, same-day care to our patients. This role focuses on urgent and reactive presentations, supporting patients with acute illness, minor injuries, and undifferentiated conditions, while liaising with secondary care for complex cases. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver advanced assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care. This is your chance to shape integrated neighbourhood services and make a real difference to patient outcomes across our 88,938 registered patients. What We Offer Band 8a equivalent salary (£55,690 - £62,682) NHS Pension Scheme Flexible working patterns across neighbourhood sites Opportunities for leadership, education, and service development Support for CPD and advanced practice growth Be part of an innovative New Models of Care programme Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team What You'll Bring Registered Nurse/Paramedic/Allied Health Professional (NMC/HCPC registration) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent/working towards) Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) Significant experience working at advanced clinical practice level Experience managing undifferentiated and acute presentations Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills About Us The Northamptonshire Rural East & South (NRES) Neighbourhood consists of 7 GP Practices serving 88,938 patients. We are developing an innovative new model of care as part of the NHS New Models Programme. You will be working with a team of GPs and specialist ANPs/ACPs to deliver same day care to the NRES population across our three hub sites. Our member practices: Brackley Medical Centre Springfield Surgery, Brackley Towcester Medical Centre Brook Health Centre The Parks Medical Practice Bugbrooke Medical Centre Denton Village Surgery Main Responsibilities Provide same-day clinical assessments for patients referred to the Neighbourhood Access Service Manage undifferentiated presentations, including acute minor illness and common primary care conditions Prescribe and review medication in line with local formulary and NICE guidance Deliver evidence-based interventions for common conditions and minor injuries Support and work cohesively with GPs, ANPs and other ACPs in the Same Day Access Hub Provide oversight and mentorship for more junior colleagues Liaise with community teams, safeguarding leads, and social care for continuity of care Ensure accurate documentation and coding in clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS) Participate in clinical governance, incident reporting, and service audits Contribute to reducing health inequalities in line with Core20PLUS5 priorities