Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Athona Ltd; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join a treatment center in Barking. The candidate will work autonomously in managing patients with minor injuries and illnesses. This locum role offers flexible shifts with competitive pay rates. Essential credentials include NMC registration and relevant experience in a similar clinical setting. Ideal for candidates looking for varied working hours in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Qualifications

• Candidates must have current NMC registration.
• Experience working autonomously in a similar role.
• Familiarity with NHS operations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Work autonomously within the treatment center.
• Comply with Trust policies and professional standards.

Skills

Current NMC registration (RN12)

Proven experience working autonomously in UTC/Walk-in Centre/ED streaming

Suturing competency

Ability to independently interpret X-rays

Minor Injury experience

Job description

Job Title: Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Band / Grade: 7

Location: Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) – Barking

Salary:

Day shifts: £35.00 per hour
Nights & Saturdays: £44.00 per hour
Sundays & Bank Holidays: £50.00 per hour

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to work within NHS Urgent Treatment Centres. This locum agency role offers ADHOC weekday, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, providing excellent flexibility.

The role is available ASAP and is inside IR35.

The post holder will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients presenting with minor injuries and minor illness, in line with Trust policies, NICE guidance, and professional codes of conduct.

Essential Criteria – MUST HAVE

Candidates must meet all essential requirements:

• Current NMC registration (RN12)
• Proven experience working autonomously in UTC / Walk-in Centre / ED streaming
• Minor Injury experience
• Suturing competency
• Plaster of Paris application
• Ability to independently interpret X-rays
• Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing minor illness and injury
• NHS experience within a similar role

Clinical Competencies Required

• Autonomous clinical practice and accountability
• Top-to-toe health assessment
• Minor Illness and Minor Injury modules
• Referral to X-ray and X-ray interpretation
• Suturing and plastering
• IRMER / Red Dot training
• ECG interpretation
• Wound care (general)
• IM and SC medication administration
• Suture and staple removal

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (or ability to work under PGDs)
• Phlebotomy / Venepuncture

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, candidate-focused service.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant providing tailored support
• A generous referral scheme

Interested in applying?

If this role suits your skills and experience, please send your CV to
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