Advanced Practitioner

DHU Healthcare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Health Cash Plan

NHS Pension Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Referral Programme

Birthday Leave

Free Parking

Job summary

DHU Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our urgent care teams across Derbyshire, Leicestershire or Northamptonshire. The role involves autonomous, high‑level clinical practice within a four‑pillar framework, with opportunities across day, evening, night and weekend shifts.

You will be registered as a Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC) or Pharmacist (GPhC) and hold independent prescriber status.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic or Pharmacist with appropriate professional registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber status.
• Extensive autonomous clinical practice with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to take concise clinical histories and perform physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously across four pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, education and research.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients with urgent care needs.
• Initiate and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations where appropriate.
• Seek and utilize specialist input when needed.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records.
• Work within scope and regulatory codes of conduct.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Multi-professional teamwork

Clinical decision making

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

GPhC registration

Job description

Are you a highly skilled and motivated clinician with a passion for urgent care? We're seeking an exceptional Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic teams across Derbyshire or Leicestershire or Northamptonshire where no two days are the same. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of rapid-response, patient-focused care-working autonomously and collaboratively to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of urgent clinical needs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real, immediate impact, we want to hear from you.

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Location: Derbyshire or Leicestershire or Northamptonshire

What 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 role

What your typical day looks like:

• Practicing autonomously without direct supervision across 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.

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need:

• 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.
• Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
• Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.

Employee benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
• Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
• Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
• Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords, this salary sacrifice scheme lets you spread the cost of a brand-new bike interest-free through your salary, making your commute healthier, greener, and more affordable.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
• Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
• Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can't always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
• Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.

At 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. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet 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.