Advanced Practitioners

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical staffing company as an Advanced Practitioner at an Urgent Treatment Centre. You will be responsible for assessing patients, making diagnoses, and prescribing treatments, in a role that demands high clinical judgment and collaboration within a team-based environment. This position provides flexible shifts, allowing you to contribute to patient care while maintaining a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Urgent/Advanced Practitioner.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments for minor illnesses and injuries.
• Prescribe medications according to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for coordinated care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

NMC/HCPC Registration

Minor Injury/Illness Level 6 Minimum

Independent Prescriber (Desirable)

Job description

As an Advanced Practitioner at our Client's Urgent Treatment Centre, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, timely care to patients with urgent medical needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments of patients presenting with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Making accurate diagnoses and formulating appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribing medications and treatments according to clinical guidelines and protocols
• Collaborating closely with doctors, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

Qualifications:

• Valid NMC/HCPC Registration
• Minor Injury/Illness Level 6 Minimum
• IRMER
• Independent Prescriber (Desirable)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Urgent/Advanced Practitioner in an urgent care, emergency department, or primary care setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team

Shifts

• Available 7 days a week, booking up to 3 months in advance - various patterns available including:
• Mornings
• Long Days
• Afternoons/Evenings

This role is in scope of IR35, so payments via PAYE or Umbrella only