About this role
Job summary
We are looking to expand our team with self-motivated, enthusiastic trainee practitioners with a desire to develop exceptional leadership skills and clinical experience within the urgent care settingand are delighted to offer training positions for two aspiring Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our urgent care services across West Yorkshire.
You will be required to work well under pressure within a busy and vibrant environment, whilst striving to deliver outstanding care and patient experience.
Successful applicants will undertake the MSc Advanced Practice at the University of Huddersfield commencing September 2026. Whilst carrying out supervised clinical practice across Local Care Direct urgent care services, you will be supported by dedicated members of the education faculty including GPs and ACPs. You will gain the skills required to undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. You will develop advanced skills in clinical decision making, critical thinking and clinical management supported by a local competency framework and evidence-based practice.
If successful at interview, you will also need to apply for a place on the MSc Advanced Practice course with University of Huddersfield for the September 2026 intake; the offer of employment will reflect this and employment into the training post is expected to commence Monday 7 September 2026.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to University of Huddersfield for full MSc Advanced Practice entry requirements prior to applying.
On successful completion of the Advanced Clinical Practice programme and obtaining a PGDip in Health Studies, candidates will be expected to transition to a substantive position as an Advanced clinical practitioner across Local Care Direct services. The candidate will be supported and is expected to complete the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice during the 12 months after achieving the PG Dip, if not completed during this time this element will need to be completed in the clinicians own time.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th June and/or Friday 19th June 2026
Important: This training post is not the apprenticeship route, with organisational sponsorship process applying. Candidates will be employed at 37.5 hours per week, you will be provided with 15 hours per week protected learning time to attend university and for supervised practice.
About us
Nothing matters to us more than people - The way we treat our patients and the people who work for us; the way we do things and our commitment to keeping our promises are what we value most.
We do what we say we will do and we do it well - Local Care Direct is a Social Enterprise organisation providing a wide range of healthcare services in Yorkshire. We are a community-owned organisation, independent from the NHS, and committed to putting patients first.
A few Benefits of working for Local Care Direct are:
NHS PensionsNHS Discounts (Blue light card)25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 dayseHealth & Wellbeing group to support staffSupportive and Friendly teamAnnual Awards focused on raising money to support local charityStructured shift patternsDiverse clinical exposure, enabling the development of a robust clinical portfolio across face-to-face care, ED Streaming, Walk In Centres, Urgent Treatment Centres, home visiting and telephone/video consultationsStrong education and development support, including monthly education sessions, regular clinical supervision, a dedicated education faculty, access to an online education platform for mandatory and professional learning platform and a nonmedical prescribing forum.Supportive and positive modern working environment, with a friendly team and active Health & Wellbeing group
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title: Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Team: Clinical
Base location: King Street Walk in Centre the post holder will be required to travel to other sites to fulfil training requirements
Line Manager: Clinical Education Lead
Shifts: Various over 7 days
Salary: £24.03+ 30% uplift after 6pm Monday to Friday &all daySaturday, Sunday & Bank holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
The post holder will undertakethe relevant courserequiredto fulfil the training post requirements
The post holder will work as a trainee under the supervision of a clinical educator or an experienced member of the clinical team, to providefirst contactclinicalassessment, diagnosis andtreatment forpatients attending with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions.
Throughout the training programme the post holder will develop the skills of an autonomous practitioner ensuring that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment
Act as a referral agent and care co-ordinator by establishing multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patient under supervision.
Work under supervision with confidence and competence within professional guidelines
Work within the parameters of current nurse prescribing legislationifappropriateand/orapproved Patient Group Directives toinitiatepharmacological interventions
Recognise patients with changing health status and takeappropriate actions
Clinically examine and assess patient needs holistically and plan clinicalcare accordingly
Maintainaccurate, contemporaneous electronic patient record
Research and Quality:
Demonstrate evidence-based care, working within agreed guidelines and protocols
Take an active role in research studies within the policy framework of the organisation.
Participate in audit, datacollectionand activity monitoring to improve performance and inform future service developments.
Choose an area of special interest within advanced clinical practicewith the intention to develop and take forward in yourACProle
Teaching and training:
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance ensuring course requirements are fulfilled
Management:
Actively promote integrated working in collaboration with other health care professionals both within and outside the LCD organisation.
Contribute to the development, implementation,review,and evaluation of clinical protocols.
Ensure effective communication,participatingin meetings and liaising with other professionals, services and agencies asrequired.
Contribute to the development of a specialist service and act as a change agent andfacilitatethe change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in the approach to change
Professional and Educational:
Develop own skills and competencies through education, training and development activities related to the current and future demands of the role, seeking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge appropriate to the role.
Understand and observe professional and national guidelines on confidentiality.
Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set by the organisation.
Ensure clinical supervision needs are met.
Participate in teaching and mentoring other health professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To develop andmaintaina positive and quality learning environment for the clinical team by providing support, ensuring developmental requirements of junior staff are addressed
Participate in annual PDR process:
Maintain a portfolio of development evidenceappropriate forrevalidation purposes.
The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive and should merely be regarded as a guide. The jobholder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the business needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach an agreement to changes.
Person Specification
Training Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Experience Essential
Previous employment experience of working within an urgent or emergency care setting Evidence of a range of clinical expertise. Experience of working independently in a healthcare role. Experience of multidisciplinary working. Experience of working with Patient Group Directives.
Desirable
Qualified Prescriber
Personal Attributes Essential
Flexibility in working hours.
Desirable
Flexibility in location of work.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS Essential
Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal. Evidence of ability to work independently and accountably. Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national). Innovative approach to practice. Keyboard/PC skills. Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice within nursing.
Desirable
Experience of change management. Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement. Evidence of development of others in previous roles.
Qualifications Essential
Registered with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC,GPhC) Degree level registration qualification or equivalent post registration award Minimum of 3 years post registration experience Level 6/7 Minor injury qualification
Desirable
Additionalqualifications relevant to primary/urgent care Prescribing qualification (or currently undertaking/willing to undertake) Level 6/7 Minor illness qualification
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 Local Care Direct
Address King Street Health Centre
47 King Street
WAKEFIELD
West Yorkshire
WF1 2SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.localcaredirect.org/ (Opens in a new tab)