Job requirements
Essential
34 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
- Experience
Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
- Experience
Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
- Experience
Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
- Experience
Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.
- Qualifications
Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Qualifications
Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- Qualifications
A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Prepared to participate in service development
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
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Must have excellent verbal and written skills
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Computer literate
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Is able to use negotiation skills
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
skills, employing critical thinking.
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Ability to identify individual client needs
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Commitment to life long learning
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Counselling & communication skills
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Facilitation & negotiation skills
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Specialist clinical/Technical skills
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Commitment to the role. Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays
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Flexibility to meet service/Rota needs
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Be prepared to travel between different primary Care Sites when on duty.
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Full driving license essential (LLR Home Visiting Service only)
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Proven team player
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Able to work autonomously
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Committed to continuing professional development
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Positive effect
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
High level of interpersonal skills
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Willingness to continue with additional training to achieve a full MSc in advanced clinical practice.
Desirable
16 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Use of examination skills in practice.
- Experience
Experience of telephone triage
- Experience
Experience of Emergency Care
- Experience
Experience of General Practice
- Qualifications
MSc (Advanced Practice)
- Qualifications
Mentorship qualification
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas-
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-ALS / PALS
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-Cannulation and Venepuncture
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-ECG recording and interpretation
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-Plastering
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-Suturing and wound closure
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-Pathology interpretation
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
-Telephone triage
- Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities
Full driving Licence (All other DHU Health Care CIC divisions)
Job summary
Deliver urgent care where and when its needed most.
Advanced Practitioner
Location: Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire
Working Pattern: Full-time part-time and bank positions available
Salary: DHU Band 8b.0, £62,484 per annum (pro rata) with a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement
At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Were a not-for-profit team driven by compassion and respect, where your voice is heard and your growth truly matters. Join us and be part of something bigger. For you, for them, with us.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a skilled, supportive team in urgent and emergency care settings
Assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with a wide range of conditions
Deliver expert, evidence-based care with compassion and professionalism
Use advanced clinical skills to make confident, effective decisions
Lead by example in a fast-paced, rewarding environment
About us
With us, your wellbeing comes first.
Well support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and well honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if youre transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, were here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available click here. (link to https://dhucareers.com/working-us/our-benefits).
With us, your potential becomes progress.
From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, well help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities.
With us, everyone belongs.
The best care comes from teams where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and proudly support Veterans, Reservists and military families. Inclusion and belonging are central to who we are, and together, we make the difference.
At DHU Healthcare, you'll find a welcoming, supportive environment with wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth. Your career and contribution really matter for you, for them, with us.
Apply today and start shaping the future of care.
Details
- Date posted: 23 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £64,234 to £74,905 a year with a 30% evening enhancement, and a 45% weekend enhancement
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: M0051-26-0084
- Job locations: Derby Urgent Treatment Centre, Osmaston Road, Derby, DE1 2GD, United Kingdom, Anstey Frith House, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 8RN, Leicester, LE3 8RN, United Kingdom, Northampton General Hospital Trust, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
As an Advanced Practitioner, youll assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients with a wide range of conditions across urgent and emergency care settings. This means working autonomously as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, using your advanced clinical skills to make a real impact when it matters most.
As a Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Pharmacist (NMC, HCPC, GPhC) with independent prescribing rights and Level 7 clinical assessment skills, youll also have the confidence, autonomy and passion essential to shaping better outcomes.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Advanced Nurse Practitioner with DHU Healthcare in Derby, England; Leicester, England; Northampton, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £64234.00 to £74905.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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