Urgent Care Practitioner

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  • Ilkeston, Derbyshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 14 hours ago
We are seeking a urgent care practitioner with a professional registration of NMC or HCPC.The post holder will apply autonomous assessment, examination, and documentation and follow relevant clinical guidelines for the treatment of patients under the supervision and decision-making of senior clinicians.The Urgent CarePractitioner will be expected to engage in Shift Lead duties regular basis, to ensure patients are cared for by the rightperson, in the right place at the right time.Main duties of the jobYou will seek clinical expertise regarding judgement, discretion, and decision-making in the provision of clinical care toadults and children presenting with undifferentiated diagnoses of minor injuries and illnesses within a UTC setting.The post holder will work towards and be committed to undertaking an agreed capability framework.At all times to behave and act in a way appropriate to and in accordance with "The DCHS Way".About usOur purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number842-CCS-5941-25-AJob locationsIlkeston HospitalHeanor RoadIlkestonDE7 8LNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job Description and Person Specification for this band 6 role.To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job Description and Person Specification for this band 6 role.To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Minor injuries management qualification
  • Minimum level 6 module in Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning
  • Professional registration with NMC or HCPC
Desirable
  • Teaching qualification
  • Paediatrics Training
ExperienceEssential
  • Over 2 years post-registration experience
  • Contemporary clinical experience within an urgent care environment or commitment to undertake an agreed capability framework
Desirable
  • Practical understanding of primary care and community services
  • Mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
Team work and flexibilityEssential
  • Willingness and ability to work flexibily across UTC sites
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Minor injuries management qualification
  • Minimum level 6 module in Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning
  • Professional registration with NMC or HCPC
Desirable
  • Teaching qualification
  • Paediatrics Training
ExperienceEssential
  • Over 2 years post-registration experience
  • Contemporary clinical experience within an urgent care environment or commitment to undertake an agreed capability framework
Desirable
  • Practical understanding of primary care and community services
  • Mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
Team work and flexibilityEssential
  • Willingness and ability to work flexibily across UTC sites

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