Advanced Nurse Practitioner

DHU Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Career growth

Job summary

DHU Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to deliver urgent care across our Northamptonshire bases. The role includes triage, assessment, and treatment, with opportunity to work across multiple sites and shift patterns.

You will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should hold prescribing rights and be registered with NMC/HCPC/GPhC as appropriate, with experience in urgent care settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practitioner with prescribing rights and clinical skills.
• Registered with NMC/HCPC/GPhC (depending on role).
• Experience in urgent care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Telephone triage and clinical assessment of patients.
• Face-to-face consultations at base locations.
• Home visiting to support patients who cannot attend clinic.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

Prescribing rights

Advanced clinical skills

Telephone triage

Clinical assessment

Face-to-face consultations

Home visiting

Education

NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration

Job description

Make critical decisions that change lives - every day.

Advanced Practitioner.

Location: Multiple locations available (Northampton General, Kettering General, Danetre, Wellingborough Hospital)

Working Pattern: Substantive weekend positions available. Various shift patterns across Saturdays and Sundays, with shift durations varying from 4 to 9 hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights. Successful applicants will be able to select from available shift patterns across a 4-week rota, to create their substantive, contracted hours. * please note bank hours are not available *

Salary: DHU Band 8b.0, £64,234 - £74,905 per annum (pro rata) with a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement

At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Because every moment gives us the chance to make the difference - for patients, colleagues and communities. Wherever you join us, your compassion, commitment and skills will not only make all the difference in the moment today but also shape the care we deliver tomorrow.

With us, care never stops.

At DHU Healthcare, our GP Out of Hours service across Northamptonshire plays a vital role in delivering urgent care when patients need it most. Our clinicians work at the frontline of the NHS, providing safe, effective and compassionate care outside of core GP hours.

Within this service, clinicians undertake a varied and rewarding role, including telephone triage and clinical assessment, face-to-face consultations within our bases, and home visiting to support patients who are unable to attend a clinical setting. Our patients age range is all ages from 12 weeks and upwards. You will be part of a skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively to assess, diagnose and manage patients, ensuring they receive the most appropriate care and outcome.

We support a diverse patient population and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the county. With DHU, you will be supported to succeed in your role, your professional development, and your career.

As an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse, Paramedic or Pharmacist) (NMC, HCPC, GPhC) with prescribing rights and advanced clinical skills, you will deliver hands-on care across urgent care settings, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients alongside multi-disciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

For you, because great care starts with a supported team.

We'll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first:

• Access to the NHS pension scheme (we'll also honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you're transferring)
• Wellbeing support
• Flexible working options
• Career growth and development opportunities

For more information of the full range of benefits available, please reach out to our team.

For you, the support to go further.

With us, development is part of our culture. From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, we'll help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities.

For you, a place where you can be yourself.

We believe that when everyone feels valued, respected and supported, we can deliver the best care. We're proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. We proudly support Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Volunteers, and military families, valuing their strength and dedication.

At DHU Healthcare, your skills, ideas and growth matter.

Join us and be part of something bigger.