Advanced Practitioner - Featured Role
About this role
Advanced Practitioner – Featured Role (Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Northamptonshire)
Position: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Multiple sites across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire
Salary: DHU Band 8b.0, £62,484 – £72,865 per annum (pro rata), enhanced by 30% for evening work and 45% for weekend work
Contract Type / Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time options available, covering a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Closing Date: Open / No Expiry Date
About the Role
As an Advanced Practitioner with our supportive bridge staffing agency, you will step into a vital, dynamic role across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, or Northamptonshire where no two days are the same. Operating at the heart of rapid-response, patient-focused urgent care, you will work autonomously and collaboratively across the four pillars of advanced practice to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with diverse clinical needs.
Key Responsibilities
Practise autonomously without direct supervision, applying advanced clinical skills across clinical practice, leadership, management, education, and research.
Assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and refer patients requiring urgent care services using evidence-based practice.
Initiate, request, and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations and consult with specialized services as appropriate.
Exhibit exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills to manage complex clinical cases, make confident decisions, and provide patient reassurance.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate clinical records in accordance with regulatory codes of conduct and professional guidelines.
Essential Criteria
Registered Adult Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Pharmacist (GPhC) with active professional registration.
Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber with consolidated prescribing experience.
Demonstrated history of substantial autonomous practice within a multi-professional team environment.
Proven ability to independently take concise clinical histories and execute thorough physical examinations.
What We Offer You
We believe that rewarding your hard work and dedication starts with a comprehensive benefits package built around your wellbeing:
Pension & Continuity: Full access to the NHS pension scheme, with provisions to honour existing NHS pension pots and holiday entitlements for qualifying transfers (service continuity acknowledged).
Attractive Enhancements: Generous unsocial hours pay, including a 30% evening enhancement and a 45% weekend enhancement.
Health & Wellness: A free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs, alongside 24/7 GP access for you and your family after six months.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible shift patterns, a Cycle to Work scheme, a salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme for hybrid/electric vehicles, and a Birthday Leave Guarantee.
Exclusive Perks: Access to the DHU Hub for shopping discounts, wellness portals, an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, and free secure parking at most sites.
Career Growth & Development
Your potential is our progress. Through tailored role-specific training, apprenticeships, clear career pathways, and mentorship, we provide the tools and encouragement you need to explore new skills and shape the future of healthcare.