Advanced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Banbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinician to apply developed clinical judgement in urgent care, assessing patients with undifferentiated or same-day concerns, identifying red flags, and determining appropriate escalation or management pathways.

You will contribute to safe care within defined boundaries, support patient flow and operational efficiency, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure rapid access and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Apply developed clinical judgement to assess patients presenting with undifferentiated or same day concerns within defined competence. Identify relevant symptoms, recognise red flags, and determine escalation or management pathways.
• Support safe prioritisation of patients, helping clinicians manage demand effectively.
• Provide safe and structured care for minor illness/injury within guidelines and urgent care protocols, with independence appropriate to experience.
• Communicate sensitively with patients to support understanding of symptoms, care options, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and apply risk/safeguarding principles to ensure timely escalation.
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, ANPs/ACPs, paramedics, and other practitioners to ensure coordinated, integrated care.
• Continue building clinical expertise through supervision and contributing to development initiatives.
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinician to apply developed clinical judgement in urgent care, assessing patients with undifferentiated or same-day concerns, identifying red flags, and determining appropriate escalation or management pathways.

You will contribute to safe care within defined boundaries, support patient flow and operational efficiency, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure rapid access and quality care.