NHS
Advanced Clinical/Nurse Practitioner - North of Tyne
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Job Description
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- Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments and physical examinations
- Diagnose, treat, and manage patients independently, including prescribing medication
- Refer patients to appropriate diagnostic tests or specialist services when needed
- Collaborate closely with GPs, nurses, paramedics, social care, and other professionals
- Lead on safeguarding, emergency situations, and complex care needs
- Contribute to service improvement, audits, and clinical governance
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to clinical and non-clinical colleagues
- Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records in line with best practice and policies
- Registered Clinician
- Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Qualified independent non-medical prescriber
- Minor Injuries and Minor Illness qualification
- Clinical skills qualification at degree level
- Evidence of completion of study in paediatric minor illness
- Evidence of study in paediatric minor injury
- Independent prescriber
- Doctoral level studies
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years will have been spent in primary care, A & E unscheduled care or related field.
- 2 years experience of working as a Practitioner in one of the following
- General Practice
- WIC
- GP OOHs
- A&E
- Experience of working to protocols or guidelines.
- Able to provide care across the age range (Paediatrics and Adults)
- Experience of offering mentorship and supervision to other clinical staff
- Previous experience of developing clinical guidelines, clinical care and pathways.
- Registered Clinician
- Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Qualified independent non-medical prescriber
- Minor Injuries and Minor Illness qualification
- Clinical skills qualification at degree level
- Evidence of completion of study in paediatric minor illness
- Evidence of study in paediatric minor injury
- Independent prescriber
- Doctoral level studies
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years will have been spent in primary care, A & E unscheduled care or related field.
- 2 years experience of working as a Practitioner in one of the following
- General Practice
- WIC
- GP OOHs
- A&E
- Experience of working to protocols or guidelines.
- Able to provide care across the age range (Paediatrics and Adults)
- Experience of offering mentorship and supervision to other clinical staff
- Previous experience of developing clinical guidelines, clinical care and pathways.
Job summary
forward-thinking, patient-centred team where your expertise truly makes a difference? Were looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner (ANP/ACP) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, autonomous care to patients with diverse health needs. Youll assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or discharge patients with confidenceapplying your advanced clinical judgement and decision-making skills every step of the way.
Main duties of the job
About us
Why Join Us?
PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced General Practitioners and commercial partners, driven by a clear vision to deliver high-quality healthcare services that positively impact local communities. Led by an experienced team of clinicians and healthcare leaders with extensive expertise across urgent and primary care settings,
PHL Group operates a wide range of services across the UK and internationally, including Integrated Urgent Care, GP Practices, Custody Healthcare, ADHD services, Home Visiting, and Wait Time Support.
Supported by a well-established organisational infrastructure, robust clinical governance, and industry-leading professionals, PHL Group is committed to enabling people to remain well and receive the best possible health and social care through innovation, quality, and compassion.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values Truly Care, Team First, and Pioneering Innovationmaking PHL Group a forward-thinking organisation where people are empowered to make a real difference.
Applications
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If your application is successful, you can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of submission.
Please note that this advert will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26.65 to £46.59 an hour Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0062-26-0031
Job locations
Totally
Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EW
Alnwick Infirmary
South Road
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NS
Berwick Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1LT
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9JJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The primary focus of an advanced clinical practitioner is the provision high quality and timely patient centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without routine reference to a doctor and within their level of competence and agreed protocols.
The definition of advanced clinical practice as developed and agreed by all stakeholders is:
Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a masters level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance peoples experience and improve outcomes.
This definition therefore requires that health and care professionals working at the level of advanced clinical practice will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made.
Health Education England multi-professional advanced clinical practice 2017
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
Act as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional clinical roles.
Triage patients presenting as walk-ins to the appropriate service.
Undertake consultations, both face to face and via the telephone, with patients of all ages (neonate to elderly) as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
Make direct referrals to primary, secondary, and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.
Ensure that patient receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
Prescribe, supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.
To undertake consultations via telephone.
Professional
Adhere to their registration bodys Code of Professional Conduct (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GPhC) and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.
Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and their registration bodys policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for junior staff and other members of the Urgent Care Centre team
Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.
Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers.
Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge skills and abilities.
Communication
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
Provide advice and information to patients, carers, and their families where appropriate.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.
Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and their registration bodys guidelines.
Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvement
Work with Lead Practitioners and Clinical Support Managers to:
Provide clinical leadership to other members of the clinical team.
Investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints.
Develop and implement clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.
Review the practice of colleagues and juniors.
Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities.
Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence, based practice and improved standards of care.
Help develop the services available to the urgent care population to address identified needs.
Adhere to PHL policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Educational/Personal Development
Work with Lead Practitioners, Clinical Support Manager and Local Clinical Director to:
Develop and maintain an excellent learning environment founded on current local and national guidelines, Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and Values Based Practice (VBP).
Develop and implement a range of learning activities for the clinical team that are based on current research and patient centred practice.
Adhere to professional registration requirements.
Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
Actively engage and support research initiatives in the occupational setting.
Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.
Other
Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
Be aware of and comply with all PHL (UCD) infection prevention and control policies.
It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to the role.
Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising with internal and external colleagues.
Under the Data Protection Act 2018, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other person except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to dismissal.
Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Direct staff as necessary to ensure compliance with PHL Group policies to ensure no discrimination occurs irrespective of sex, age marital status, disability, sexuality race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
Comply with PHL Groups health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Key Accountabilities:
Policies and Procedures
In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhere to all company policies and procedures which are detailed in the employment contract and on the intranet.
Safeguarding
PHL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults that you come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to participate and attend appropriate mandatory training to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to these signs and symptoms. All employees are required to adhere to local and national safeguarding policies and guidance. All employees must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. If you do not understand exactly how this clause relates to you personally then you must ensure that you seek clarification from your immediate manager as a matter of urgency. Equally, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to Safeguarding Children and Adults.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The primary focus of an advanced clinical practitioner is the provision high quality and timely patient centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without routine reference to a doctor and within their level of competence and agreed protocols.
The definition of advanced clinical practice as developed and agreed by all stakeholders is:
Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a masters level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance peoples experience and improve outcomes.
This definition therefore requires that health and care professionals working at the level of advanced clinical practice will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made.
Health Education England multi-professional advanced clinical practice 2017
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
Act as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional clinical roles.
Triage patients presenting as walk-ins to the appropriate service.
Undertake consultations, both face to face and via the telephone, with patients of all ages (neonate to elderly) as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
Make direct referrals to primary, secondary, and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.
Ensure that patient receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
Prescribe, supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.
To undertake consultations via telephone.
Professional
Adhere to their registration bodys Code of Professional Conduct (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GPhC) and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.
Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and their registration bodys policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for junior staff and other members of the Urgent Care Centre team
Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.
Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers.
Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge skills and abilities.
Communication
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
Provide advice and information to patients, carers, and their families where appropriate.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.
Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and their registration bodys guidelines.
Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvement
Work with Lead Practitioners and Clinical Support Managers to:
Provide clinical leadership to other members of the clinical team.
Investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints.
Develop and implement clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.
Review the practice of colleagues and juniors.
Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities.
Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence, based practice and improved standards of care.
Help develop the services available to the urgent care population to address identified needs.
Adhere to PHL policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Educational/Personal Development
Work with Lead Practitioners, Clinical Support Manager and Local Clinical Director to:
Develop and maintain an excellent learning environment founded on current local and national guidelines, Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and Values Based Practice (VBP).
Develop and implement a range of learning activities for the clinical team that are based on current research and patient centred practice.
Adhere to professional registration requirements.
Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
Actively engage and support research initiatives in the occupational setting.
Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.
Other
Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
Be aware of and comply with all PHL (UCD) infection prevention and control policies.
It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to the role.
Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising with internal and external colleagues.
Under the Data Protection Act 2018, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other person except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to dismissal.
Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Direct staff as necessary to ensure compliance with PHL Group policies to ensure no discrimination occurs irrespective of sex, age marital status, disability, sexuality race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
Comply with PHL Groups health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Key Accountabilities:
Policies and Procedures
In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhere to all company policies and procedures which are detailed in the employment contract and on the intranet.
Safeguarding
PHL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults that you come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to participate and attend appropriate mandatory training to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to these signs and symptoms. All employees are required to adhere to local and national safeguarding policies and guidance. All employees must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. If you do not understand exactly how this clause relates to you personally then you must ensure that you seek clarification from your immediate manager as a matter of urgency. Equally, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to Safeguarding Children and Adults.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Partnering Health Ltd
Address
Totally
Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EW
Employer's website
https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Partnering Health Ltd
Address
Totally
Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EW
Employer's website
https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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