Emergency Clinical Practitioner

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London seeks registered nurses or allied health professionals with current NMC/HCPC registration to join community and urgent care services. The role requires autonomous clinical assessment and timely escalation of care in line with professional standards.

Essential criteria include high-quality, patient-centred care and ability to work autonomously in urgent or GP settings, with strong clinical reasoning, history taking and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role.
• Proactive in identifying learning and development needs for self and others.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload with flexibility.
• Experience working autonomously in emergency or unscheduled care settings.
• Competence in assessing, managing and escalating care for adults and children at risk of deterioration.
• Experience collaborating across organisational boundaries.

Skills

Autonomous clinical assessment

Clinical decision making

Prioritising workload

Conflict management

Learning and development

Clinical reasoning

History taking

Physical examination

Prescribing/treatment

Long-term conditions knowledge

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC HCPC registration

Minor Injuries Module Level 6/7

Desirable: Minor Illness Module Level 6/7

Desirable: Level 7 Advanced Clinical Assessment Module

Desirable: Independent Prescriber (or pathway)

Desirable: Prehospital/Community Care qualifications

Desirable: MSc in advanced clinical practice

Tools

None specified

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
• Evidence of Minor Injuries Module at Level 6/7

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Minor illness module at Level 6/7
• Evidence of completion of Level 7 Advanced Clinical Assessment Module
• Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
• Qualification in prehospital care or community care
• MSC in advanced clinical practice

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable competence in autonomous clinical assessment and management of patients, exercising professional judgement and delivering safe, evidence-based care within scope of practice
• Evidence of consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with professional standards and best practice
• Experience in working autonomously in an emergency or other unscheduled care environment or working autonomously within a GP surgery.
• Evidence of competence in assessing, managing and escalating care for adults and children at risk of deterioration, with demonstrable experience of timely referral to hospital-based services when clinically indicated
• Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of team / service/ staff management.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based care and developing others to do so
• Experience of change management and implementing change in practice

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
• Proven ability to prioritise, manage own workload and flexibility in doing so
• Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately
• Proactive in identifying own and other's learning and development needs, and actively seek ways to meeting those needs
• Specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment
• Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.

Desirable criteria

• Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
• Knowledge of resource management.

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust