Senior Urgent Care Practitioner

NHS; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Cardigan seeks a permanent band 7 Senior Urgent Care Practitioner to join the community team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in acute and chronic conditions, particularly in emergency/urgent care settings. Responsibilities include advanced patient assessments and working within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to service improvement and the ability to manage workloads effectively are essential qualities for this role.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with triaging and assessing patients in urgent care.
• Commitment to service improvements and adaptability to changes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workloads.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced assessments and develop care plans.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prioritize and manage workloads effectively.

Skills

Autonomous practice in emergency care

Diagnostic skills

Team working

Excellent communication

Education

CPD to Masters level

Relevant Level 7 Module

Registered Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent band 7 Senior Urgent Care Practitioner to join the community team to supporting Ceredigion Same Day Urgent Care/Outreach service.

This post will require an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic practitioner that has a broad understanding and experience of acute and chronic conditions. Experience of autonomous practice in the emergency/urgent/MIU arena is essential.

The team has the single goal of ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. We actively encourage continuing professional development, leading to the enhancement of your clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate skills in advanced clinical assessment and treatment and be involved in improving integration across the community with our proposed same day emergency care provision.

Main duties of the job

The service is constantly developing, in line with changes in local and national healthcare provision and as such we are looking for a forward- thinking, competent, and caring Practitioner with the skills and experience needed for triaging and assessing patients and carrying out treatments working closely with the ACP's and the community MDT.

The post holder will be expected to undertake in depth advanced assessments and have the experience and training to develop care plans with the community/primary and acute MDT. Diagnostic skills and the ability to multi-task are essential.

The successful candidate will be committed to service improvements with an acceptance of change, and desire to work in a positive environment that embraces the challenges urgent care faces as the service moves forward. You will demonstrate a calm and confident approach to your work, demonstrating excellent clinical and communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively. Team working and the ability to be flexible is important to ensure service provision can be delivered efficiently and effectively.

The role is currently Mon-Fri 7.30am-8pm but extended hours and a 7-day service is planned for the future.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
• community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

100-NMR224-0725

Job locations

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Cardigan

SA48 1JX

Job description Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 15/08/2025

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Job description Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 15/08/2025

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Registered Practitioner (e.g NMC/HPC)
• CPD to Masters level
• Relevant Level 7 Module covering Advanced assessment, Clinical Examination and diagnosis skills for minor injury and illness presentations
• ALS / EPALS and in-house Trauma Training or ATLS
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Awareness of Clinical Governance
• A&E Nursing / Urgent Care / Community or Primary Care experience
• Able to relate theory to practice
• Maintain their personal and organisational development
• Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
• Administers agreed drugs in accordance within locally agreed patient group directions (PGD's)

Desirable

• RSCN
• Teaching qualification
• Management qualification or equivalent
• Awareness of topical issues in health and social care
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse in the field of nursing minor injuries/illness/Urgent/Community or Acute Care
• Experience working in a senior capacity as part of working in a MDT

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Registered Practitioner (e.g NMC/HPC)
• CPD to Masters level
• Relevant Level 7 Module covering Advanced assessment, Clinical Examination and diagnosis skills for minor injury and illness presentations
• ALS / EPALS and in-house Trauma Training or ATLS
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Awareness of Clinical Governance
• A&E Nursing / Urgent Care / Community or Primary Care experience
• Able to relate theory to practice
• Maintain their personal and organisational development
• Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
• Administers agreed drugs in accordance within locally agreed patient group directions (PGD's)

Desirable

• RSCN
• Teaching qualification
• Management qualification or equivalent
• Awareness of topical issues in health and social care
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse in the field of nursing minor injuries/illness/Urgent/Community or Acute Care
• Experience working in a senior capacity as part of working in a MDT

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Cardigan

SA48 1JX

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Cardigan

SA48 1JX

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)