# Emergency Care Practitioner/ ACP > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Newbury Street Practice. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/emergency-care-practitioner-acp/b1e44a27-3d73-4e86-8342-bb5dcb7a90c2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/emergency-care-practitioner-acp/b1e44a27-3d73-4e86-8342-bb5dcb7a90c2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Newbury Street Practice - **Location:** Wantage Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T09:59:56.842Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3627-26-0013 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A3627-26-0013/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A3627-26-0013 - **Employer website:** https://newburystreetpractice.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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). ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Essential Criteria - Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). - Masters degree (required for ECP/ACP qualification post-December 2020, aligned with RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level Nursing Practice). - Postgraduate diploma or degree (for ECP/ACP qualification up to December 2020). - Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber, registered with the NMC. - Compliance with NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet. - Technical & Administrative Competence - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. - Familiarity with GP practice systems and prescribing data monitoring platforms. - Ability to produce clear, comprehensive clinical documentation. - Competence in developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans. - Governance & Compliance - Strong awareness of data protection regulations (GDPR). - Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, particularly within a GP practice environment. - Knowledge and Skills - Essential - Clear understanding of NHS principles, values, and frameworks. - Ability to analyse and interpret complex or incomplete information, anticipate issues, and recommend appropriate solutions. - Strong interpersonal and organisational skills. - Excellent communication abilities, including influencing, persuading, and constructively challenging information. - Effective negotiation skills. - Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships based on openness, trust, and confidence. - Inspirational leadership qualities. - Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads, multitask effectively, and maintain self-discipline and motivation. **Desirable** - Desirable Criteria - Training or experience in mentorship and supervisory roles. - Skills in cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing techniques. - Experience working within a primary care setting. - Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries in health and social care. - Independent thinker with sound judgement, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Strong written communication skills, including report writing and presentation. - Experience in project and programme management with demonstrable efficiency and effectiveness. - Ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicating passionately and persuasively across diverse stakeholders. - High levels of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience, and flexibility. - Resilience in managing unpredictable situations. - Confidence in facilitating discussions and constructively challenging others. - Flexible approach to ensure delivery of excellent patient care. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.