Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job overview

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with extensive knowledge of Urgent Treatment Centres? We're seeking a skilled professional proficient in both minor illness and minor injury to join our team in Colchester.

While primarily based in Colchester, you will be required to visit other sites.

Main duties of the job

You will take a lead role in the education and training of all non-medical staff within the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), while also supporting the development of GP trainees.

You will ensure that all staff are clinically competent and confident in meeting the evolving demands of the service.

A core responsibility will be to design, coordinate, implement, and oversee a robust educational framework. This will include clinical supervision, teaching, and structured support for staff transitioning from training into qualified practice and beyond, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

You will bring extensive clinical expertise in the management of both minor injuries and illnesses, including advanced skills such as fracture manipulation.

In addition to their educational responsibilities, you will continue to practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, working with a high level of autonomy and complex decision-making. You will demonstrate excellence across the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research. Your work will contribute to innovative, patient-centred care and improved outcomes within their area of specialty.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.