Urgent Care Practitioner - Band 7

Integrated Care System; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an Urgent Care Practitioner to lead in patient assessment, treatment, and care. The role involves mentoring trainees and delivering high-quality patient-centred services in a collaborative team environment. This position offers a salary range of £53,751 to £60,651 per annum, depending on experience, with a commitment to staff well-being and development.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing classes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous practice, diagnosis and management of minor illness and injuries.
• In-depth understanding of local and national issues relating to Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Experience with paediatric patients over 1 year old.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, delivering patient-centred care.
• Identify need for essential diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Mentor and supervise trainee UCPs.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Diagnosis and management of minor illness

Physical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse/Paramedic

Accident and emergency course or equivalent

NMP Qualification

Job description

Go back Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Urgent Care Practitioner - Band 7

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Are you ready to take the lead in autonomously assessing, investigating, diagnosing, treating, and expertly caring for patients at the Urgent Treatment Centre?

If yes, join our collaborative UTC team, where you'll actively contribute to meeting patients' diverse needs, championing the seamless delivery of policies and procedures, and providing invaluable nurse leadership when it matters most. As the post holder, you'll engage in comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and education for patients of all ages, ensuring a high-quality patient-centred service.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new staff group at Kingston Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre who will help develop and grow this already high performing service.

This post will also offer the exciting opportunity for cross site working with our partner UTC based at Teddington Memorial Hospital.

Main duties of the job

As the post holder, you'll embark on a journey of autonomous practice, consistently delivering high-quality, timely, and patient-centred care that makes a real difference.

Your will lead by example, making sure that every moment of care, aligns with our Trust's core values.

In addition, your sharp expertise will shine as you identify the need for essential diagnostic tests and expertly interpret their results, including laboratory and radiography investigations.

But that's not all! You'll also play a pivotal role in mentoring and supervising trainee UCPs, offering support and dynamic line management when required.

Collaboration is at the heart of your role, working seamlessly with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure our care practices are evidence-based and continuously pushing the boundaries of excellence through innovative quality improvement programs.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

• Inclusive
• Inspiring

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/paramedic
• Accident and emergency course or equivalent
• Physical assessment course
• Experience in autonomous practice, diagnosis and management of minor illness and injuries
• NMP Qualification
• Primary care experience
• XR interpretation red dot day or equivalent

Experience

• Has an in depth understanding of local and national issues relating to Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Paediatric safeguarding, experience with paediatric patients > 1 year old

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearper annum incl HCAS pro rata