Urgent Care Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to provide high quality, patient-centred nursing services during out-of-hours periods. Candidates must be Registered General Nurses with substantial post-registration experience and current NMC registration. The role offers flexible working hours and an opportunity to support personal development. Excellent communication and decision-making skills are essential. Informal inquiries can be directed to the listed contacts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly policies

Reasonable adjustments for disabilities

Qualifications

• Must have current UK NMC registration.
• Substantial post-registration experience in relevant fields required.
• Evidence of legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality, patient-centred nursing service.
• Support personal development and training.
• Work across various shift patterns.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical decision-making

Excellent communication skills

Education

First level Registered General Nurse

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Urgent Care Service Fife. As an Urgent Care Practitioner (or trainee under Annex 21) you will be a first level Registered General Nurse with current UK NMC registration and substantial post-registration experience, providing a high quality, safe, patient-centred and effective clinical nursing service in the out-of-hours period to the population of Fife and Kinross.

We have centres at Queen Margaret Hospital, Victoria Hospital and St Andrews Community Hospital. We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, flexible nurse to join our existing nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality, safe, patient-centred and effective nursing service in the out-of-hours period.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, clinical assessment and critical decision-making abilities.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team within the NMC Code at all times.
• Support personal development planning, reflective practice, training and mentorship.
• Work across a range of shift patterns, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications and Experience

• First level Registered General Nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• Substantial post-registration experience; ideal background includes Primary Care, Accident & Emergency, Acute Medical/Surgical, or telephone triage.
• Trainee (Annex 21) candidates start on band 5 and must complete the Annex 21 competency framework to progress to band 6; those meeting band 6 requirements may progress without completing the framework.
• Evidence of legal right to work in the UK (and related recruitment checks).
• Esteems the PVG requirement if the role is assessed as regulated.

Salary and Employment Details

• Salary is pro rata to part-time hours for part-time posts.
• Hours will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours per week from 1 April 2026, with pro-rata adjustments for part-time work; hourly rates will increase correspondingly so pay is not affected.
• Agenda for Change responsibilities and pay reflect current arrangements; flexible working and family-friendly policies are offered; reasonable adjustments are available for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent.

How to Inquire

For informal enquiries please contact Fran Simpson, Lead Nurse, UCSF at [e-mail] or Jacqueline Boath, Senior ANP at [e-mail].

Additional Legal and Diversity Information

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application. There is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work in the UK; this is typically granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Pre-employment checks will include entitlement to work in the UK, which may involve visa types or UK settled/pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for more details. In some cases, sponsorship via UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the post meets salary thresholds.

As of 1 April 2025, criminal records checks levels may vary by role. If the post is a regulated role, joining the PVG Scheme may be required. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. More details are available from the GOV.UK website.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, eliminating unlawful discrimination and ensuring the workforce is representative. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.