Advanced Practitioner – LLR
About this role
Advanced Practitioner – Urgent Treatment Centres (LLR)
Position: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Multiple locations across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (Loughborough, Oakham, Merlyn Vaz, or Oadby)
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, part-time, and bank contracts available (varying site hours: Loughborough [37.5 & Bank], Oakham [40], Merlyn Vaz [37.5], or Oadby [37.5 & Bank])
Closing Date: Open / No Expiry Date
About the Role
As an Advanced Practitioner with our supportive bridge staffing agency, you will join our dynamic Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) network across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, where making critical decisions changes lives every single day. Operating in a fast-paced unscheduled care environment, you will practise as an autonomous clinician responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with a broad spectrum of minor illnesses and injuries.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver autonomous clinical care, evaluating and managing patients presenting with diverse minor injuries and acute 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, patient-centred 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 and a variety of site-based patterns designed to support your lifestyle.
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.