Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Leighton Road Surgery
Modality Partnership
LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1LBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 November 2026
23 days leftJob description
Ready to make a real impact in Primary Care? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our team at Leigh...
This advanced clinical role requires a high
degree of autonomy, professional judgement, and leadership. You will carry out
comprehensive assessments, diagnose and manage conditions, and develop
evidence-based, personalised care plans in partnership with patients and
multidisciplinary teams.
Working autonomously, you will provide safe,
timely clinical decision-making for patients with acute, long-term, and complex
needs, applying advanced clinical and prescribing skills where qualified.
Beyond direct patient care, you will contribute to service development, quality
improvement, and innovative ways of working, collaborating with divisional and
national teams to enhance processes and support sustainable service
transformation. Flexibility, initiative, and commitment are essential to
maintaining high standards of care, governance, and operational delivery.
Please refer to the supporting documents for the full job description
outlining the core responsibilities of this role.
You will enjoy this role if you are passionate about
delivering high-quality patient care, thinking innovatively, influencing
change, and working closely with leadership teams to improve services from the
ground up.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time
during the advertising period.
For this role, you will be required to provide evidence of
full Hepatitis B vaccination including three doses with titre level and or
booster, along with MMR and Varicella vaccination status. Support will be
provided where required.
Right to work
All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of their
right to work in the UK.
References
References must be obtained prior to employment, including one from your
current or most recent employer.
Employment history
Any employment gaps of six weeks or more must be declared.
Our Bedford practices are part of
Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving
over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We
continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing
digital tools and automation to enhance how services are delivered.
In this role, you will develop a strong
portfolio of advanced clinical, leadership, and operational skills, working
directly with key stakeholders to influence service improvement and deliver
sustainable change. You will work in alignment with our CARE values, helping to
shape the future direction of advanced clinical practice within primary care.
Modality Partnership is proud to be an Equal
Opportunities Employer, committed to fair and inclusive recruitment in line
with the Equality Act 2010.
If you are looking for a challenging and
rewarding role where you can influence care delivery and make a tangible
difference to patients and services, we encourage you to apply and join the Bedford
Division of Modality Partnership.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first-level general nurse.
- Recognised degree qualification in autonomous practice.
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Extended or supplementary prescribing qualification.
- MSc or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner with the ability to work independently.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic approach to work.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
- Strong team player who works effectively with others.
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years post-registration experience.
- Minimum of five years recent experience in primary and community nursing.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with external organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the local healthcare system, including its priorities and challenges.
- Understanding of national health and social care policy and emerging strategies.
- Understanding of the evolving Advanced Clinical Practitioner role.
- Advanced clinical practice in managing minor illness and acute presentations.
- Experience managing patients with complex and multiple needs.
- Understanding of clinical governance within Primary Care.
- Knowledge of Patient Group Directions and associated policies.
- Understanding of the wider health economy and accountability frameworks.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Excellent inter-agency and multidisciplinary team working skills.
- Credible and effective leadership and management capability.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to influence and engage at senior management and director level.
- Ability to translate strategic objectives into effective operational delivery.
- Ability to develop and implement innovative models of care.
- Ability to align systems and processes with organisational priorities.
- Ability to synthesise complex information and produce clear, concise written reports.
- Ability to influence and shape the views of key stakeholders and partners.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
28 October 2026
Last checked
28 October 2026
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