Job Summary
Are you an experienced nurse or paramedic interested in working in an Urgent Treatment Centre? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to work within the Urgent Treatment Centre.
Main duties of the job
* The units are nurse and paramedic practitioner led and operate 7 days a week, from 08:00-20:45.
* You will be required to be a clinical expert in direct patient care including the assessment, examination, documentation, prescription, implementation and evaluation of care and appropriate discharge of patients including adults and children, presenting with undifferentiated diagnosis both minor injuries and illness.
* The Senior Urgent Care Practitioner will support the future development of clinical quality by directly supporting the development of staff learning and competencies within the Urgent Care agenda remit as Team Leader.
* Provide effective clinical/shift leadership and mentorship whilst working within the Urgent Care environment.
* Have or be working towards Non-Medical Prescriber status, along with Level 7 modules as highlighted in the job description.
* Engage effectively with patients, peers, and service users in all elements of the role, leading by example and promoting a supportive and caring culture.
* Be flexible, enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
* Our UTCs have a proven education programme and dedicated clinical educators to support the completion of studies/portfolio.
About Us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people\'s own homes and via virtual consultations. Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Urgent Treatment Centres awarded OUTSTANDING by CQC.
Details
Date posted: 16 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 842-CCS-6077-25
Job locations: Ilkeston Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please see Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Essential
* V300 Non-Medical Prescriber Level 7 or to complete in 12/24 months
* Minor Injuries Management Qualification
* Successful completion of APACS/CDM
* Successful completion of Core Principles of Paediatrics in Primary Care and the Acute Sector, or to complete in 12 months
* Professional registration with NMC or HCPC
* Minimum Level 7 Module in physical examination and clinical reasoning
* Core Principles of Paediatrics in Primary Care and the Acute Sector, or to complete in 12 months
Desirable
* Experience of working within an urgent care setting
* Teaching qualification
Experience
* Registered nurse or paramedic
* Experience as a senior practitioner
* Experience of working within an urgent care/emergency care/primary care setting
* Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
* Experience of leading a team
Team work and flexibility
* Willingness and ability to work flexibly across UTC sites
Disclosure and Other Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. See also guidance on overseas criminal records checks.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address: Ilkeston Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN
Employer\'s website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/
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