Advanced Practitioner - Clinical Assessment Service

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Advanced Practitioner, where you will leverage your clinical expertise to provide high-quality patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work autonomously in a supportive environment, assessing and treating patients via phone. With flexible working patterns and competitive salary enhancements for evening and weekend shifts, this position is perfect for those seeking a balance between work and personal life. Contribute to a diverse team dedicated to making a real difference in the community and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered with a Professional Body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC).
• Evidence of autonomous practice and non-medical prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care and assess patients effectively.
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Clinical Assessment Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Telephone Triage

Autonomous Practice

Education

Level 7 Modules

Job description

Job summary

Location: Anstey Frith House, Leicester, LE3 8RN

Working Patterns: Weekday evenings and Weekend days, afternoons and evenings. Working on a 4-week rolling rota for part-time hours.

Competitive salary: £62,484 - £72,865 per annum (pro rata) with additional 30% enhancement for evening work, and 45% enhancement for weekend work.

Main duties of the job

Join our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) as an Advanced Practitioner and make an immediate impact. Use your clinical skills to assess patients by phone and provide safe, timely care as part of a supportive team. Looking for a new challenge or better balance? This is your opportunity to make a real difference.

About us

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, please click here.

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.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £62,484 to £72,865 a year with a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: M0051-AP-CAS-LLR

Job locations: Anstey Frith House, Leicester, LE3 8RN

Job description

Job responsibilities

What your typical day looks like:

• Provide autonomous, advanced clinical care
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients effectively
• Conduct and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations
• Initiate specialist referrals where appropriate
• Maintain high-quality clinical records in line with best practice
• Stay up to date with developments in clinical practice
• Work within professional regulatory guidelines and scope of practice

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need:

• To be registered and practicing with a Professional Body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
• Evidence of autonomous practice
• To be a registered non-medical prescriber
• Minimum of two modules at Level 7 (including Clinical Assessment Skills)
• Experience working in telephone triage roles
• Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills