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Location: Merlyn Vaz Urgent Treatment Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
Overview
Advanced Practitioner role in urgent care at DHU Healthcare, focused on delivering clinically excellent, autonomous care within a multi-disciplinary team. This is a frontline position in patient triage and urgent treatment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Assess, diagnose, treat, or refer patients with a wide range of conditions.
* Lead on safe, effective, evidence-based care in a triage setting.
* Conduct and interpret diagnostic investigations.
* Liaise with specialist services and ensure appropriate handovers/referrals.
* Maintain meticulous records in line with governance and best practice.
* Stay at the forefront of evidence-based practice and CPD.
What We're Looking For
* Professional Registration (NMC, HCPC, or GPhC).
* Independent Prescriber (non-medical prescribing certification).
* Postgraduate Education: Minimum of two Level 7 modules, including Clinical Assessment Skills.
* Demonstrated experience in autonomous clinical decision making.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse, high performing team.
* Confidence, compassion, and clarity under pressure.
What’s in It for You
* Generous annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising with service.
* Enhancements: 30% evenings / 45% weekends.
* Health Cash Plan: 24/7 GP access for you and your family after six months; additional health cover for dental, optical, and therapy costs.
* Access to the DHU Hub with discounts, wellbeing resources, and an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Pension Scheme and recognition of existing service if you’re already an NHS employee.
* Cycle to Work and Car Lease salary sacrifice schemes.
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave and Family Friendly policies.
* Employee Referral Programme and Birthday Leave options.
* Free Parking at most sites.
DHU Healthcare values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are a forces-friendly employer, supporting veterans, reservists, and military families.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and support Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners.
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