Nurse Practitioner Integrated Urgent Crisis Reponses (IUCRS)

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Tendring to conduct urgent patient assessments and treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience working autonomously. This role offers flexible working options, training opportunities, and the chance to progress from Band 6 to Band 7. Benefits include generous leave and access to NHS discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension

NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification as an independent non-medical prescriber or in progress.
• Experience working autonomously and responding to service changes.
• Understanding of legislation and treatment methods in the healthcare field.
• Car driver needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver home-based assessments within 2 hours as part of the UCR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Advance the role of advanced practitioner in line with relevant policies.

Skills

Autonomy

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualification in Advanced Nurse Practice

Job description

Role Summary

A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patients presenting urgently and develop working diagnosis and treatment plans whilst working without direct supervision.
• Deliver assessment and treatment of patients in their own homes, within 2 hours, as part of the IUCRS Urgent Community Response Team (UCR) travelling throughout Northeast Essex.
• Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team based in Kennedy House, Clacton‑On‑Sea, and other bases in Colchester to provide high quality care 08:00 – 20:00, 7 days a week within the Northeast Essex community.
• Develop and advance the role of advanced practitioner, integrating policy, education, practice development and research relevant to patients, staff and students.
• Support protection of patient data within the partnership with Epic electronic patient record system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Advanced Nurse Practice and independent non‑medical prescriber or working towards this qualification.
• Experience of working autonomously under own initiative and ability to respond to rapidly changing service priorities within a primary and acute care setting.
• Good understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and treatment methods used in this specialist field and adaptability to change and embrace innovation.
• A car driver is essential.

Development Opportunities

B6 to B7 developmental opportunities would also be considered.

Our Trust

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. We employ more than 12,000 staff and offer generous pension, unsocial hours payments, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts.

Benefits & Working Conditions

We offer flexible working options, an individual tailored induction, training and support for successful candidates, and a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026.