Unscheduled Care Practitioner

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Unscheduled Care Practitioner to deliver urgent care services in North Lincolnshire. The ideal candidate will provide clinical care, including telephone triage and diagnosis, while supporting community health initiatives. This role offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata, with a focus on flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience.
• Experience of working autonomously.
• Community experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including triage, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Deliver services that support a 'No Wrong Door' approach during crises.
• Engage with virtual ward opportunities.

Skills

Clinical care

Telephone triage

Diagnosis and treatment

Resolving complex clinical issues

Education

Level 1 registered nurse or state registered paramedic

Degree or master’s in nursing studies or a relevant paramedic qualification

Specialist Practitioner qualification or equivalent

Job description

Unscheduled Care Practitioner

Closing date: 19 November 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse/paramedic practitioner to join a team of urgent care practitioners in North Lincolnshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering urgent care services across the community to provide an integrated service model that reduces waiting times, unnecessary A&E attendance, hospital admission and ambulance conveyances.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing clinical care including telephone triage, diagnosis, treatment, referral, review or discharge.
• Utilise a range of advanced skills and expert knowledge for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Deliver services that support a "No Wrong Door" approach at the time of crisis.
• Contribute to the delivery of the two UCR services in North Lincolnshire and may engage with virtual ward opportunities.

About Us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving 1.65 million people with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, employing nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites.

Flexible Working & Employer Commitment

We are committed to flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance and well‑being. Flexible working is part of a wider effort to improve the quality and experience of working life and is supported through collaborative arrangements between line managers and staff.

Equal Opportunities and EEO Statement

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Level 1 registered nurse or state registered paramedic.
• Degree or master’s in nursing studies or a relevant paramedic qualification.
• Specialist Practitioner qualification or equivalent.

Occupational experience and abilities

• Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience.
• Experience of working autonomously.
• Community experience.
• Experience of teaching to small groups.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to identify and resolve complex clinical issues.
• Experience of developing policies and pathways for service improvements.

Personal Qualities

Supportive, collaborative, compassionate, and committed to delivering high quality patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
All new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if required for the role.

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata.