Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner to join their Out of Hours team. The role involves delivering urgent care, conducting consultations, and managing triage to ensure patient-centered treatment. Candidates must have a relevant MSc and experience in urgent care settings. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community, with a dedication to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Experience in Out of Hours, Primary Care, or Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Confident clinical decision-maker and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment for urgent healthcare needs.
• Conduct face-to-face consultations and home visits.
• Manage telephone triage and direct patients to appropriate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnosis

Excellent communication

Clinical decision-making

Patient-centered approach

Flexible and self-motivated

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community. Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs.
• Conduct consultations from the clinical base, providing face-to-face care in a fully equipped environment.
• Undertake home visits to patients requiring assessment or treatment in their own residence, offering a personalized and compassionate approach.
• Manage telephone triage, providing expert clinical advice, risk assessment, and directing patients to appropriate care pathways.
• Work autonomously while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to Practice Plus Group policies and NHS guidelines to uphold high standards of care.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Experience within Out of Hours, Primary Care GP Surgery, or Urgent Treatment Centre
• Holder of V300 / Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and minimum 6 months experience post qualification
• Ability to autonomously see and treat patients of all ages
• Confident clinical decision-maker with strong assessment skills
• Excellent communicator with a patient-centred approach
• Flexible, self-motivated, and committed to ongoing professional development

Additional information

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

If you would like to talk to our recruiter for further information, or for a full, comprehensive Job Description, please contact George Robinson - [e-mail].