Advanced Practitioner - Derbyshire

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an exceptional Advanced Practitioner for urgent care roles across Derby and Chesterfield. The position offers the opportunity to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, making immediate impacts in patient care while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse, Paramedic, or Pharmacist.
• Independent non-medical prescriber.
• Experience in emergency care and general practice.

Responsibilities

• Practicing autonomously to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients.
• Maintaining clinical records in line with guidelines.
• Initiating diagnostic investigations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Autonomous Practice

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Masters level education or equivalent

MSc (Advanced Practice)

Job description

Location: Based within our Chesterfield and Derby sites

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns: Full-time and part-time hours available

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

Main duties of the job

Are you a highly skilled and motivated clinician with a passion for urgent care? We are seeking an exceptional Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic teams across Derby and Chesterfield, 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.

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.

Job responsibilities

Practicing autonomously without direct supervision across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.

Utilising advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients requiring clinical services.

Recognising the need for, initiating, and where appropriate, interpreting relevant diagnostic investigations.

Recognising the need for, and initiating, advice from relevant specialisms where appropriate.

Exhibiting excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. 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 of your own practice, and working within the bounds of your training and capability according to regulatory codes of conduct.

Person Specification

Experience

• Substantial autonomous practice working within a multi-professional team
• Evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
• Broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
• Experience in one of the following: nurse-led clinics, emergency care centres, out-of-hours facilities, or walk-in centres
• Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience
• Use of examination skills in practice
• Experience of telephone triage
• Experience of Emergency Care
• Experience of General Practice

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), or Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Registered as an independent non-medical prescriber
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent
• MSc (Advanced Practice)

Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities

• Ability to complete a concise clinical history and physical examination
• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan
• Willingness to participate in service development
• Awareness of accountability in clinical practice
• Effective communication skills within practice
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Negotiation skills
• Critical thinking
• Ability to identify individual client needs
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Strong counselling and communication skills
• Knowledge of current structures and developments in out-of-hours care, health, and social care
• Specialist clinical/technical skills as required
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including bank holidays
• Flexibility to meet service/rota needs
• Full driving license (for LLR Home Visiting Service)
• Proven team player
• Ability to work autonomously
• Commitment to CPD
• High interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undertake additional training to achieve full MSc in advanced clinical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £62,484 to £72,885 per year, with a 30% evening enhancement and 45% weekend enhancement.