Job overview
We have an exciting vacancy opportunity for varying hours for urgent care practitioners with a professional registration of NMC or HCPC.
You will apply autonomous assessment, examination, and documentation and follow relevant clinical guidelines for the treatment of patients under the supervision and decision-making of senior clinicians.
The Urgent Care Practitioner will be expected to engage in Shift Lead duties regular basis, to ensure patients are cared for by the right person, in the right place at the right time.
Main duties of the job
You will seek clinical expertise regarding judgement, discretion, and decision-making in the provision of clinical care to adults and children presenting with undifferentiated diagnoses of minor injuries and illnesses within a UTC setting.
You will work towards and be committed to undertaking an agreed capability framework.
At all times to behave and act in a way appropriate to and in accordance with “The DCHS Way”.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Over 2 years post-registration experience
- Contemporary clinical experience within an acute/urgent care environment or commitment to undertake an agreed capability framework
Desirable
- Practical understanding of primary care and community services
- Mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC or HCPC
- Minor injuries or Minor illness management qualification or equivalent experience
- Level 6 module in Physical Examination and Clinical Reasoning - Or willingness to commence course within 12 months
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Paediatrics Training
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Willingness and ability to work flexibily across UTC sites
- Ability to work as a Shift Lead
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This advert is for Urgent Care Practitioner with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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