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

Athona Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading in-house revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to work in Ilford. This role offers flexibility with ADHOC weekday, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts. Candidates must have current NMC registration and experience in urgent care, including suturing and X-ray interpretation. Competitive pay rates are offered, ensuring a rewarding and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is required.
• Experience in urgent care settings is essential.
• Suturing and X-ray interpretation skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with minor injuries.
• Work autonomously in an NHS Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Adhere to Trust policies and NICE guidance.

Skills

Current NMC registration (RN12)

Proven experience working autonomously in UTC / Walk-in Centre

Minor Injury experience

Suturing competency

Ability to independently interpret X-rays

Job description

Job Title

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

Band / Grade

7

Location

Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) – Ilford

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

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 [e-mail] or call 01277 245901 to discuss the role further.

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