Bank Urgent Care Practitioner

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Urgent Care Practitioners or Emergency Nurse Practitioners for flexible positions in Selby UTC, York Minor Injuries, and Malton UTC. This Band 7 role involves diagnosing and managing minor injuries and illnesses, promoting patient wellness, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have a recognized nursing qualification and relevant experience. Competitive salary package available.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Confidential advice and support

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on services

Qualifications

• Must have experience as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner or similar.
• Trainee ENPs must be completing a recognized Minor Injuries and Illness Course.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take complete patient history and perform clinical examinations.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and discharge patients when necessary.
• Promote health and well-being to patients.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis skills

Patient management

Communication skills

Mentorship abilities

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Recognised qualification as Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Minor Injuries and Illness Course

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting experienced Urgent Care Practitioners (UCPs) or Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) to join our bank team to work at our Urgent Care services including Malton UTC, Selby UTC and York Minor Injuries.

This is a true Band 7 autonomous clinical role, ideal for clinicians who are confident in assessment, diagnosis and management of minor illness (Selby and Malton only) and minor injury, and who enjoy making timely, high‑quality clinical decisions that improve patient experience.

Sites

Selby Urgent Treatment Centre, located at Selby War Memorial Hospital, is open 7 days a week (8am‑8pm) and provides timely assessment and treatment for patients with minor illness and minor injury.

Malton Urgent Treatment Centre, located at Malton Hospital, is open 7 days a week (8am‑8pm) and provides timely assessment and treatment for patients with minor illness and minor injury.

Key responsibilities

• Take a complete history and perform a clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and discharge patients or refer to a specialist as necessary.
• Promote health and well‑being to patients, give health advice and education, and act as a mentor to other staff members and nursing students.
• Keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies and procedures, and develop and participate in clinical research.

Qualifications and experience

Band 7 candidates must have a recognised qualification, training and experience as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner or similar. Trainee ENPs must already be undertaking or completing a recognised Minor Injuries and Illness Course (that includes X Ray interpretation), and be prepared to undertake further training in post.

Person specification

• Level 1 Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
• Minor Injuries or illness qualification, educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3 years experience).
• Recognised teaching/assessing course.
• Service development and/or change management.
• Audit and standard setting.
• Competent in specialist skills appropriate to the role, e.g. interpretation & management of abnormalities identified on X Rays.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and effectively delegate to others.
• Ability to work without direct clinical supervision & autonomously.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and other pension benefits.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues 24/7.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from everyone, including our Staff Networks for Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.

Employment details

Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata/per annum
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Job locations: Selby UTC, York Minor Injuries or Malton UTC