Advanced Practitioner - Loughborough Urgent Treatment Centre

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  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • £62,484-72,865 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Position: Advanced PractitionerLocation:Loughborough Urgent Treatment CentreWhat DHU can offer you:Working Patterns: Full-time and part-time hours available, covering a variation of shifts including: days, evenings, nights, and weekends.Competitive salary: DHU Band 8b.0, £62,484 - £72,885 per annum (pro rata)DHU will acknowledge continued service pay within the scope of this roleMain duties of the jobAre you a skilled Advanced Practitioner ready to make a meaningful difference? Step into a role where your expertise matters. DHU Healthcare is looking for motivated clinicians to join our high performing, multidisciplinary team in Loughborough.This is your chance to provide advanced, autonomous care in a fast paced urgent treatment setting.About usWe understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: dhutalentacquisition@DHUHealthCare.nhs.ukAt DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£62,484 to £72,865 a year 30% evening enhancements and 45% weekend enhancementsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberM0051-25-0074Job locationsLoughborough Urgent Treatment CentreLoughborough Hospital, Hospital WayLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 5JYJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Practicing autonomously without direct supervisionacross the four pillars of advanced practice of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
  • Utilising advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
  • Recognising the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
  • Recognising the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
  • Exhibiting excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
  • Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
  • Working within the parameters of your skills and knowledge, recognising the limitations to your own practice and to work within the bounds of your training and capability according to regulatory codes of conduct.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Practicing autonomously without direct supervisionacross the four pillars of advanced practice of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
  • Utilising advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
  • Recognising the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
  • Recognising the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
  • Exhibiting excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
  • Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
  • Working within the parameters of your skills and knowledge, recognising the limitations to your own practice and to work within the bounds of your training and capability according to regulatory codes of conduct.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.
Desirable
  • MSc (Advanced Practice)
  • Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
  • Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
  • Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
  • Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
  • Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.
Desirable
  • Use of examination skills in practice.
  • Experience of telephone triage
  • Experience of Emergency Care
  • Experience of General Practice
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.
Desirable
  • MSc (Advanced Practice)
  • Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
  • Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
  • Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
  • Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
  • Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.
Desirable
  • Use of examination skills in practice.
  • Experience of telephone triage
  • Experience of Emergency Care
  • Experience of General Practice

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