Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Primary Care and GP Out of Hours

Job summary

We are recruiting ACPs on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 to join our established and developing Primary Care service within the Rotherham Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC). This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a well supported MDT.

ACPs within our service work across an extended-hours rota, including evenings and weekends, with shifts running up to midnight.

This is a varied and rewarding clinical role. ACPs contribute across key areas of the service including Urgent Primary Care, GP Out of Hours and front-door streaming within the Emergency Department/UECC.

The role requires confident clinical assessment, decision-making and risk management, alongside appropriate escalation to GP or Emergency Department colleagues where required. You will work as an autonomous practitioner making appropriate referrals, initiating treatment and facilitating safe discharge, supported by critical thinking and an evidence-based approach.

We are looking for ACPs who are confident working with undifferentiated patients, demonstrate sound clinical judgement and are able to work effectively within a MDT. Applicants should hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent and registered with either the NMC or HCPC.

Posts are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

For informal enquiries, contact Dr Turvey at jennifer.turvey@nhs.net and/or Dr Beales at lucy.beales2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

This role involves providing high-quality clinical assessment, intervention and treatment planning for undifferentiated patients, including children presenting to the primary care stream of the UECC and/or the GP Out of Hours service. You will work autonomously, making appropriate referrals or discharging patients safely while using advanced clinical judgement and an evidence-based approach.

You will be expected to work across services, delivering a wide range of consultation skills including:

Front-door streaming.

Face-to-face consultations.

Telephone triage and consultations, including patients referred via NHS 111.

Booked clinic appointments.

Home visiting within the local area.

You will also be expected to support the development of trainee ACPs and junior colleagues, and to contribute to safe, effective service delivery across the wider team.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 05 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 10 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9165-26-03-072B
• Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).