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Emergency Care Practitioner/ ACP


Location
Wantage, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Deadline
30 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
28 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

23 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Essential Criteria

  • Qualifications

    Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

  • Qualifications

    Masters degree (required for ECP/ACP qualification post-December 2020, aligned with RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level Nursing Practice).

  • Qualifications

    Postgraduate diploma or degree (for ECP/ACP qualification up to December 2020).

  • Qualifications

    Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber, registered with the NMC.

  • Qualifications

    Compliance with NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet.

  • Qualifications

    Technical & Administrative Competence

  • Qualifications

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

  • Qualifications

    Familiarity with GP practice systems and prescribing data monitoring platforms.

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    Ability to produce clear, comprehensive clinical documentation.

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    Competence in developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans.

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    Governance & Compliance

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    Strong awareness of data protection regulations (GDPR).

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    Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, particularly within a GP practice environment.

  • Qualifications

    Knowledge and Skills - Essential

  • Qualifications

    Clear understanding of NHS principles, values, and frameworks.

  • Qualifications

    Ability to analyse and interpret complex or incomplete information, anticipate issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.

  • Qualifications

    Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

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    Excellent communication abilities, including influencing, persuading, and constructively challenging information.

  • Qualifications

    Effective negotiation skills.

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    Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships based on openness, trust, and confidence.

  • Qualifications

    Inspirational leadership qualities.

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    Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads, multitask effectively, and maintain self-discipline and motivation.

Desirable

13 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Desirable Criteria

  • Qualifications

    Training or experience in mentorship and supervisory roles.

  • Qualifications

    Skills in cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing techniques.

  • Qualifications

    Experience working within a primary care setting.

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    Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries in health and social care.

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    Independent thinker with sound judgement, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

  • Qualifications

    Strong written communication skills, including report writing and presentation.

  • Qualifications

    Experience in project and programme management with demonstrable efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Qualifications

    Ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicating passionately and persuasively across diverse stakeholders.

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    High levels of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience, and flexibility.

  • Qualifications

    Resilience in managing unpredictable situations.

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    Confidence in facilitating discussions and constructively challenging others.

  • Qualifications

    Flexible approach to ensure delivery of excellent patient care.

Job summary

Purpose

Deliver safe, effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients working both independently and collaboratively. Primarily part of the urgent care team, ensuring timely access to high-quality care for patients presenting with acute needs.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary

  • Deliver autonomous, evidence-based care through face-to-face and telephone consultations
  • Act as an Independent Prescriber within agreed clinical guidelines
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to optimise patient outcomes
  • Practice within scope of competence and agreed clinical limits
  • Be accountable for clinical decisions including referral, discharge, and follow-up planning

About us

Why Join Newbury Street Practice?

Were proud of our values and culture. If they resonate with you, wed love to meet you!

  • Continuity of Care: Usual GP lists, hybrid appointment system, protected admin time
  • Right Care, Right Time, Right Place: Patient Co-ordinators match patients with the most suitable clinician
  • Empowering Patients: Active Patient Participation Group, monthly meetings, Zoom health talks
  • Continuous Learning: Fortnightly protected teaching time, QI projects, mentoring opportunities
  • Building a Strong Team: Daily huddles, coffee breaks, buddy support, social events
  • Innovation & Digital Transformation: National recognition, BBC-featured Optimise Project, multiple accreditations:
  • Community Collaboration: Partnerships with schools, Gap Year Scheme, charity collaborations

Details

  • Date posted: 28 September 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: A3627-26-0013
  • Job locations: Wantage Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Professional & Educational Duties

  • Adhere to HCPC/NMC Code of Conduct and regulatory standards
  • Maintain professional registration and complete mandatory training
  • Participate in supervision and reviews including competency assessments
  • Engage in audits, research, and teaching activities

ECP/ACP-Specific Requirements

  • Perform advanced clinical assessments in routine and urgent care settings
  • Hold Independent Prescribing qualification and maintain it
  • Demonstrate confidence in autonomous decision-making and complex case management
  • Utilise advanced skills in diagnostics, prescribing, and patient management

Additional Duties

  • Ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors; report incidents and risks
  • Safeguard vulnerable patients and follow protocols
  • Comply with practice policies including confidentiality, infection control, and equality
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning

UK Registration

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

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