Advanced Practitioner

Athona Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted staffing provider is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to deliver safe and efficient urgent care across London. This role involves conducting complex assessments, managing patient presentations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexible working hours and is part of a partnership with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Candidates should have a master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, registration with a professional body, and substantial clinical experience. Competitive pay rates and ongoing support are provided.

Benefits

Industry-leading revalidation and appraisal support

Generous referral scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Access to NHS roles via preferred supplier status

Qualifications

• Must be registered with a relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC).
• A minimum of one year’s experience in an advanced autonomous role.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex clinical assessments.
• Manage undifferentiated presentations.
• Support colleagues across urgent and emergency services.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Risk assessment

Telephone triage

Remote clinical assessment

Familiarity with NHS Pathways

Education

Masters level in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

The London Ambulance Service has selected Athona as a preferred supplier for their Immediate and Urgent Care services. We are working closely with this historic organisation to support them in delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care across two sites in London – Barking and Croydon.

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner

Specialty: Integrated Urgent Care

Band: 7

Location: London

Salary: £25.19 – 38.84 per hour – PAYE

Role

Are you an experienced Advanced Practitioner looking to play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient, and digitally enabled urgent care across London? We are working as part of an exclusive partnership with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, acting as a trusted staffing provider and giving our candidates priority access to new and ongoing locum roles within the Integrated Urgent Care service.

This locum position is based in a multi‑disciplinary Integrated Urgent Care Hub, delivering telephone‑based clinical consultations and triage. This post is due to start ASAP and is offering ongoing bookings, allowing you to have flexibility around working hours. As the service offer 24‑hour coverage these will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Scope and Impact

As part of the Integrated Urgent Care service, you will conduct complex clinical assessments, manage undifferentiated presentations, and support colleagues across urgent and emergency services including paramedics, community nurses, and home care teams. You’ll also contribute to clinical governance, digital triage processes, and the professional development of others helping to shape urgent care delivery across the wider healthcare system.

Requirements

• Registration with a relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
• Masters level in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Advanced Clinical Practice qualification e.g. Level 7 Minor Injury/Illness/Advanced Assessment or PgDip/PgCert/BSc (or equivalent) or Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Emergency Care Practitioner) with extensive experience in clinical practice.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in an advanced autonomous role
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Telephone triage and remote clinical assessment experience
• Strong clinical decision‑making and risk assessment skills
• Familiarity with NHS Pathways systems
• Enhanced DBS
• The right to work in the UK

Why work with Athona?

We’re a trusted partner for locum professionals across the NHS, offering more than just placements. With over 20 years of experience, we provide meaningful opportunities, ongoing support, and expert guidance throughout your career.

What We Offer

• Industry‑leading in‑house revalidation and appraisal support
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Exclusive access to NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals
• Generous referral scheme

Apply Today

If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss further.

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