Advanced Clinical Practitioner Treatment Centre

Main area Urgent Care Grade NHS AfC:
Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Full or Part Time) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Site Westmorland General Hospital Town Kendal Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Urgent Care to join our established team of General Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners working within the Kendal Urgent Treatment Centre.

We currently have a temporary position available for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner , to cover Maternity Leave, working within the busy and challenging environment of an isolated urgent treatment centre. You must have a passion for delivering high quality care to the local urban and rural population. As well as providing care to the large number of tourists to the national park that may present.

You should be working as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment and treatment of patients with a range of health conditions. You will work alongside and be supported by the General Practitioners within the team.

We will consider a Temporary contract or a secondment for the right candidate.

• To act as an advanced autonomous practitioner you must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients.
• You should possess advanced skills in undertaking health assessments; diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and discharging patients.
• As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you must provide expert care and treatment to patients with a wide range of health complaints. You will work to trust protocols and clinical guidelines. However, as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner will also be able to make decisions outside these frameworks, where necessary based on best practice.
• You will provide support within the team and act as role model and learning resource to other health professionals. You will be encouraging and aim to develop a high standard of clinical skills and strive to improve patient outcomes.
• You should be willing to function in a variety of roles; health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverston

Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

The UTC is an alternative to attending the Emergency Department (ED) for a range of minor injuries and minor…