Advanced Practitioner – Derby
About this role
Advanced Practitioner – Royal Derby Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre
Position: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Royal Derby Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre, Derby, United Kingdom
Salary: £64,234 – £74,905 per annum (pro rata), enhanced by 30% for evening work and 45% for weekend work
Contract Type / Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), covering a varied, fast-paced unscheduled care shift pattern
Closing Date: Open / No Expiry Date
About the Role
As an Advanced Practitioner with our supportive bridge staffing agency, you will join our dynamic team at the Royal Derby Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), where making critical decisions changes lives every single day. Working within a specialized unscheduled care model, you will practise as an autonomous clinician responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients presenting with a wide spectrum of minor injuries and acute illnesses.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver autonomous clinical care, evaluating and managing patients presenting with diverse minor injuries and illnesses across all age groups.
Utilize advanced physical assessment, examination skills, and diagnostic tools to determine safe, effective treatment and referral pathways.
Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team of experienced Advanced Practitioners, GPs, and nursing colleagues.
Demonstrate clinical excellence, support service efficiency, and mentor colleagues within a fast-paced environment.
Essential Criteria
Registered Adult Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Pharmacist (GPhC) with active independent non-medical prescribing rights and consolidated prescribing experience.
Minimum of 2 Level 7 modules, including at least one covering advanced clinical assessment and examination skills (e.g., Advanced Patient Assessment/Management or Minor Illness/Injuries).
Proven background in urgent, emergency, walk-in, primary care, or out-of-hours clinical settings.
Demonstrated capability in autonomous physical assessment, with experience or a strong willingness to develop skills in X-ray interpretation.
What We Offer You
We believe that great care starts with a supported team. Our comprehensive benefits package puts your health, happiness, and future first:
Pension & Continuity: Full access to the NHS pension scheme, with provisions to honour existing NHS pension pots and holiday entitlements for qualifying transfers.
Attractive Enhancements: Generous unsocial hours pay, including a 30% evening enhancement and a 45% weekend enhancement.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options designed to support your lifestyle and professional commitments.
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and wellness programs to support you both professionally and personally.
Career Growth & Development
Your potential is our progress. Through structured career pathways, tailored training, and the DHU Academy, we provide the tools, leadership programs, and encouragement needed to expand your expertise and shape the future of urgent care.