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

Athona Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

IR35 inside

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Job summary

Athona Ltd is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to work within NHS Urgent Treatment Centres in Romford. The role offers ad-hoc shifts including weekdays, nights, weekends and bank holidays, with autonomous patient assessment and management in line with policies and NICE guidance.

The position is inside IR35 and requires current NMC registration, with emphasis on minor injuries and x-ray interpretation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with minor injuries/illness in UTC.
• Work autonomously within Trust policies and NICE guidelines.
• Provide evidence-based care and appropriate referrals as needed.

Skills

NMC registration

UTC/Walk-in Centre experience

Autonomous clinical practice

Minor Injury experience

Suturing competency

Plaster of Paris application

X-ray interpretation

NHS experience

Tools

IRMER training

ECG interpretation

Job description

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

Band / Grade: 7

Location: Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) – ROMFORD

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