Out of ACP - Barrow

out of hours acp - barrow, whitehaven, kendal

we're offering an exciting opportunity for advanced clinical practitioners (acps) to become part of our dedicated out of hours teams at our treatment centres in barrow, whitehaven and kendal.

this position is on a bank contract basis, giving you flexibility to work shifts that fit around your lifestyle. You'll primarily be based at either the
barrow, whitehaven or kendal
site, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care.

we are looking for acps to provide assessment and management to patients in our base at these sites. This includes home visits and telephone consultations, depending on experience.

the role is critical in providing high‑quality care out of hours, ensuring our patients receive timely and effective care.

closing date: 1st feb 2026

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we encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received

p erklärt, that we are unable to offer an employer sponsored visa for this role.

you will work as a member of the clinical team, responsible for recognising, negotiating and implementing processes to enhance the delivery of care in the treatment centre.

patient centred care will be delivered by assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems; initiating treatment, investigations, advice and management of problems using professional autonomous decision making processes, liaising when appropriate with other healthcare professionals and service providers to ensure safe and effective patient care.

the post holder will contribute to development and delivery of a high quality innovative service to the community through the implementation of evidence‑based clinical practice, supported by continual professional development and mentorship/supervision.

all staff are expected to work to cumbria healths values:

clinically focussed
: everything every one of us does is for the patient

responsive
: we listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way

one team
: we work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local acute and community trusts

high standards
: we provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care

growth & sustainability
: with our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow

communities
: connecting and engaging to meet local needs

cumbria health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award‑winning organisation, the first out‑of‑hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the care quality commission (cqc).

we provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across cumbria. We are values‑driven andaven place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high‑quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

working for cumbria health can offer flexiblehaltions in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be through training or social events.

listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

this list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

communication

1. Communicates effectively as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.

• refers when necessary to general practitioners,…