Advanced Practitioner - Merlyn Vaz

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DHU Healthcare as an Advanced Practitioner at the Merlyn Vaz Urgent Treatment Centre in Leicester. The role offers flexible full and part-time opportunities with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment aimed at delivering high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Generous Leave: Standard 25 days + 8 holidays

Health Cash Plan: 24/7 GP access

NHS Pension Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Referral Rewards: Earn through Employee Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Professional Registration - NMC, HCPC, or GPhC required.
• Independent Prescriber - Registered as a non-medical prescriber needed.
• Experience in autonomous practice within multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, advanced clinical care
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients
• Conduct and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Assessment skills

Education

Minimum of two Level 7 modules

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09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Join DHU Healthcare and Make a Difference!
Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!
Location : Merlyn Vaz Urgent Treatment Centre (MVUTC), 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
Why Choose DHU?
At DHU Healthcare, our ethos-For you, For them, With us-guides everything we do. Our CARE values-Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful, and Encouraging-shape a collaborative environment where expertise comes together to achieve excellence in patient care.
Join a diverse team of healthcare professionals working together to provide high-quality, patient-focused services while supporting each other to achieve collective brilliance.
What DHU Can Offer You:

• Work Pattern: Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.
• Competitive Salary: Band 8b (£62,484 - £72,865), 30% evening enhancements and 45% weekend enhancements.
• Generous Leave: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days +8 band holidays.
• 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.
• NHS Pension Scheme: Transfer your NHS pension and holiday allowance
• Car Lease Scheme: Hybrid and electric options through NHS Fleet Solutions
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave: Supporting you through life's key moments
• Referral Rewards: Earn through our Employee Referral Programme

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:

• Professional Registration - NMC, HCPC, or GPhC
• Independent Prescriber - Registered as a non-medical prescriber
• Education - Minimum of two Level 7 modules, including clinical assessment skills
• Experience - Autonomous practice in multi-professional teams
• Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills.

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at @
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
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