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

Athona Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revalidation support

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

NHS role access

Consultant support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Athona Limited in Barking is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) for NHS UTC shifts. This locum opportunity offers ad hoc weekday, night, weekend, and bank holiday work with flexible scheduling.

You will assess, diagnose and manage patients with minor injuries and minor illness, operating autonomously within Trust policies, NICE guidance and professional standards. IR35 status may apply; early start dates available.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration (RN12) is required.
• Autonomous UTC/Walk-in Centre experience is essential.
• Experience in minor injury/illness management including suturing and plastering.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage minor injuries and illnesses in the UTC.
• Independently interpret X-rays and perform suturing/plastering when needed.
• Work within Trust policies, NICE guidance and professional codes of conduct.

Skills

NMC registration (RN12)

Autonomous UTC/Walk-in experience

Minor Injury experience

Suturing competency

Plaster of Paris application

X-ray interpretation

Minor illness & injury management

NHS UTC/ED 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

• 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

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