Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner - Autonomous Clinician

DHU Healthcare; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Career growth and development

Job summary

DHU Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for the Urgent Treatment Centre in the UK. You will practice autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients with minor injuries and illnesses in a fast-paced UTC setting.

The role emphasizes independent prescribing, advanced clinical assessment, and capability to interpret X-ray results, with opportunities to develop skills in urgent care leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered as an NMC nurse, paramedic, or pharmacist with independent prescribing rights.
• Consolidated experience in independent prescribing.
• Experience in urgent care or UTC settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses in UTC.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the efficient running of the service.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Autonomous practitioner

Urgent care experience

X-ray interpretation

Advanced clinical assessment

Education

NMC registration / NMC registered nurse

Non-Medical Prescriber qualification

Job description

DHU Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for the Urgent Treatment Centre in the UK. You will practice autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients with minor injuries and illnesses in a fast-paced UTC setting.

The role emphasizes independent prescribing, advanced clinical assessment, and capability to interpret X-ray results, with opportunities to develop skills in urgent care leadership and professional development.