Job summary
Local Care Direct is a non-profit Social Enterprise operating across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to provide various primary and urgent health care services across West Yorkshire.
We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Salary: £29.02 per hour - £37.73 out of hours
Location: King Street Walk in Centre,King Street Health Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SN
Shifts Available: To be discussed at interview
Main duties of the job
* The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice, without direct supervision, as an independent primary / urgent care healthcare practitioner within various clinical environments, participating in care of all age ranges and presenting conditions.
* The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment / referral and discharge of patients with primary / urgent care needs within their clinical competence.
* The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide clinical mentorship and leadership to all trainee and peer practitioners within the workplace when required.
About us
Nothing matters to us more than people - The way we treat our patients and the people who work for us; the way we do things and our commitment to keeping our promises are what we value most.
We do what we say we will do and we do it well - Local Care Direct is a Social Enterprise organisation providing a wide range of healthcare services in Yorkshire. We are a community-owned organisation, independent from the NHS, and committed to putting patients first.
A few Benefits of working for Local Care Direct are:
* NHS Pensions
* NHS Discounts (Blue light card)
* Comprehensive Staff Training programme
* Modern working environment with a positive atmosphere
* Health & Wellbeing group to support staff
* Supportive and Friendly team
* Annual Awards focused on raising money to support local charity
* Opportunity to build a clinical portfolio in face to face, ED Streaming, Walk in Centre, Urgent Treatment centre, home visiting and telephone/video consultation
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29.02 an hour £37.73 per hour Out of Hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B
Job locations
King Street Health Centre
47 King Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2SN
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Local Care Direct, we have an exciting opportunity for qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join the team at King Street Walk in Centre.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates who already possesses the key attributes of advanced clinical practice. Successful candidates must be fully qualified ACPs in possession of an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.
You will be part of an established, supportive and friendly team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and clinical support and supervision is available on site.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an urgent care/ primary care setting and have experience of caring for adults and children. The advanced clinical practitioner will provide assessment and management of minor illnesses and injuries. They will have the ability to assess individual patients who present with urgent and primary care conditions, determine a differential diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment providing evidence-based care to a high standard.
We would also welcome applications from Advanced Clinical Practitioners candidates who may require further training to develop urgent care/primary care clinical skills and knowledge.
King Street Walk in Centre is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner led service, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, between the hours of providing assessment, advice and treatment of minor illnesses and a selection of minor injuries.
Competitive Hourly Rate: £29.02 in hours & £37.73 out of hours.
Equivalent approximate full-time salary £ £56,589- £64,118 (depending on in/out of hours shifts).
(In Hours = Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00 & Out of Hours = Monday to Friday 18.00 to 08.00 and all-day Saturday Sunday).
Location: Local Care Direct, King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.
Working Pattern: Part-time or Full-time positions available.
Available Shifts to be discussed at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Local Care Direct, we have an exciting opportunity for qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join the team at King Street Walk in Centre.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates who already possesses the key attributes of advanced clinical practice. Successful candidates must be fully qualified ACPs in possession of an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.
You will be part of an established, supportive and friendly team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and clinical support and supervision is available on site.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an urgent care/ primary care setting and have experience of caring for adults and children. The advanced clinical practitioner will provide assessment and management of minor illnesses and injuries. They will have the ability to assess individual patients who present with urgent and primary care conditions, determine a differential diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment providing evidence-based care to a high standard.
We would also welcome applications from Advanced Clinical Practitioners candidates who may require further training to develop urgent care/primary care clinical skills and knowledge.
King Street Walk in Centre is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner led service, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, between the hours of providing assessment, advice and treatment of minor illnesses and a selection of minor injuries.
Competitive Hourly Rate: £29.02 in hours & £37.73 out of hours.
Equivalent approximate full-time salary £ £56,589- £64,118 (depending on in/out of hours shifts).
(In Hours = Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00 & Out of Hours = Monday to Friday 18.00 to 08.00 and all-day Saturday Sunday).
Location: Local Care Direct, King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.
Working Pattern: Part-time or Full-time positions available.
Available Shifts to be discussed at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* One of the following:
* NMC Registered General Nurse
* OR
* BSc in Paramedic Science/IHCD Paramedic qualification
* OR
* BSc in Physiotherapy
* OR
* MPharm
* AND Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc/Post Grad Diploma in advanced clinical practice (minimum 1 year post Masters study).
* Independent Prescribing qualification.
* Current registration with HCPC, NMC or GPhC.
Desirable
* Spotting the sick child.
* Level 7 Minor Injury Qualification.
* MSc or PGdip in advanced practice (or equivalent (mapped to all outcomes on the Multiprofessional advanced practice framework HEE).
* HEE digital badge.
* NHS credentialing via the supported e portfolio route.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Flexibility in working hours.
Desirable
* Flexibility in location of work.
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of a range of clinical expertise, working independently in a healthcare role.
* Experience of working in an autonomous practitioner role. Evidence of competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of adults and paediatrics presenting with undifferentiated diagnosis.
* Experience of managing minor illness.
Desirable
* Experience of mentorship, leadership and research in clinical practice.
* Experience of working in primary/urgent care.
* Emergency Care.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
* Professionally accountable for clinical practice.
* Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
* Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda and health inequalities (local and national).
* Innovative approach to practice.
* Keyboard/PC skills.
* Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice
Desirable
* Able to develop self and others.
* Able to work effectively within and contribute to team working.
* Aware of impact of change on self and service.
* Experience of change management.
* Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement.
* Evidence of development of others in previous roles.
* SystmOne Experience.
Other
Essential
* Able to pass pre-employment health assessment.
Training
Essential
* Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice in line with own professional regulatory requirements.
Desirable
* Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* One of the following:
* NMC Registered General Nurse
* OR
* BSc in Paramedic Science/IHCD Paramedic qualification
* OR
* BSc in Physiotherapy
* OR
* MPharm
* AND Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc/Post Grad Diploma in advanced clinical practice (minimum 1 year post Masters study).
* Independent Prescribing qualification.
* Current registration with HCPC, NMC or GPhC.
Desirable
* Spotting the sick child.
* Level 7 Minor Injury Qualification.
* MSc or PGdip in advanced practice (or equivalent (mapped to all outcomes on the Multiprofessional advanced practice framework HEE).
* HEE digital badge.
* NHS credentialing via the supported e portfolio route.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Flexibility in working hours.
Desirable
* Flexibility in location of work.
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of a range of clinical expertise, working independently in a healthcare role.
* Experience of working in an autonomous practitioner role. Evidence of competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of adults and paediatrics presenting with undifferentiated diagnosis.
* Experience of managing minor illness.
Desirable
* Experience of mentorship, leadership and research in clinical practice.
* Experience of working in primary/urgent care.
* Emergency Care.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
* Professionally accountable for clinical practice.
* Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
* Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda and health inequalities (local and national).
* Innovative approach to practice.
* Keyboard/PC skills.
* Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice
Desirable
* Able to develop self and others.
* Able to work effectively within and contribute to team working.
* Aware of impact of change on self and service.
* Experience of change management.
* Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement.
* Evidence of development of others in previous roles.
* SystmOne Experience.
Other
Essential
* Able to pass pre-employment health assessment.
Training
Essential
* Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice in line with own professional regulatory requirements.
Desirable
* Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Local Care Direct
Address
King Street Health Centre
47 King Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2SN
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Employer details
Employer name
Local Care Direct
Address
King Street Health Centre
47 King Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2SN
Employer's website
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