Autonomous Urgent Care Practitioner (Nurse/Paramedic)

CBC Health; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Gateshead seeks a registered nurse, paramedic, or allied health professional to join their team providing autonomous care for minor illnesses. You will conduct assessments and treatments, collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates have relevant clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex patient needs. Competitive salary and enhanced pay for unsocial hours are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

NHS pension scheme

Recognition system

Qualifications

• Broad senior level clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Significant experience of working in a Band 6/7 role within emergency/urgent care settings.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous care in managing minor injury and illness.
• Provide hands-on consultations to assess, diagnose, and treat.
• Work within a multi-professional team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Education

Degree level Registered Nurse (NMC) or paramedic practitioner (HCPC)

Non-Medical Prescriber

Educated to Degree level

Recognised accredited qualification & competency in autonomous practice, Nurse practitioner

Accredited qualification in advanced clinical assessment and examination and equivalent minor injury/illness degree/masters level programmes

Teaching qualification

Tools

ECDL or evidence of IT literacy

Job description

A community health provider in Gateshead seeks a registered nurse, paramedic, or allied health professional to join their team providing autonomous care for minor illnesses. You will conduct assessments and treatments, collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates have relevant clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex patient needs. Competitive salary and enhanced pay for unsocial hours are offered.