Advanced Practitioner — Autonomous Urgent Care Leader

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

On-site facilities (parking, leisure)”

Minimum 35 days holiday (pro rata)

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to work with a high degree of autonomy in urgent care. You will assess and manage complex cases, interpret investigations, and lead clinical decision‑making while supporting patient flow.

You will mentor colleagues, contribute to governance, audit and research initiatives, and collaborate with primary care and wider system partners to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
• Master's qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards it
• Autonomous practice and leadership in ED settings

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage undifferentiated and complex urgent care cases.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribe safely within scope where qualified.
• Lead clinical decision‑making and patient flow.
• Mentor colleagues and learners as a senior clinical resource.
• Contribute to service development, governance and research.
• Collaborate with primary care and wider system partners to ensure seamless care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Advanced clinical reasoning

Leadership

Interpersonal & communication

Service improvement

Mentorship

Clinical decision-making

Education

MSc Advanced Practice (or equivalent)

First level degree (HEI level 5/6) or equivalent in base profession

Specialist post‑graduate education/qualifications (e.g., IRMER)

Independent prescribing qualification (desirable)

Job description

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to work with a high degree of autonomy in urgent care. You will assess and manage complex cases, interpret investigations, and lead clinical decision‑making while supporting patient flow.

You will mentor colleagues, contribute to governance, audit and research initiatives, and collaborate with primary care and wider system partners to ensure seamless patient care.