Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Emergency Care Practitioner to join an established team working in Urgent Treatment Centres in County Durham and Darlington.
The Centre operates as follows:
24/7 and Shift patterns include day and nightshifts.
Advanced clinical, leadership and organisational skills are required as is a commitment to service development and excellence in practice.
This appointment will be made at Band 7 if the successful applicant meets all of the essential criteria.
Please note, dependent on qualifications and experience, you may be appointed under Band 7 Annex 21 conditions, as per Agenda for Change once you have successfully completed all of the essential qualifications within an agreed timeframe, you will progress to permanent Band 7 banding, (The contract ends if an applicant does not successfully complete the essential qualifications within this time frame under the Annex 21 scheme)
If you are a confident, enthusiastic positive, team orientated Registered NMC or HCPC professional seeking a new challenge and you fulfill the requirements above please apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, treating or referring onwards patients of all age ranges with a broad spectrum of minor illness and injury presentations.
The successful applicant will be working alongside GPs and an experienced team of Nurse and Paramedic Practitioners, as well as having responsibility for mentoring and developing junior Practitioners and HCAs.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details Date posted
21 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0106
Job locations
Shotley Bridge Hospital
Consett
DH8 0NB
Job description Job responsibilities
To assess, diagnose and manage patients from the first point of contact through to discharge or referral, ensuring evidence based practice underpins care delivery.
Prioritise patients either through telephone triage or face to face. Carry out clinical assessment within Urgent Treatment Centre or patients home.
To prescribe the required medications within scope of Professional Practice (as an Independent Prescriber or via Patient Group Directions).
Ensure effective, timely communication with patients, carers and all health and social care providers, following referral protocols/pathways.
Keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with NMC/ HCPC guidleines and Trust Policies
Accurately prioritise workload according to the needs of patients particularly at times of high demand for the service.
Manage and co-ordinate resources within the Urgent Treatment Centre on a day to day basis.
Lead by action and inspire others demonstrating leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust, creating improvement, transformation and innovation of Unscheduled Care.
Actively engage in Clinical Governance, to include reporting, investigating and resolving complaints safeguards and risks
Practice cost-effective healthcare, working within budget and available resources
Contribute to the development of guidelines, policies and protocols as required to support service delivery.
To participate in, as required, the recruitment, selection and interviewing of staff in line with Trust policy.
To support the Team Manager in developing and promoting a service based on excellence and best practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assess, diagnose and manage patients from the first point of contact through to discharge or referral, ensuring evidence based practice underpins care delivery.
Prioritise patients either through telephone triage or face to face. Carry out clinical assessment within Urgent Treatment Centre or patients home.
To prescribe the required medications within scope of Professional Practice (as an Independent Prescriber or via Patient Group Directions).
Ensure effective, timely communication with patients, carers and all health and social care providers, following referral protocols/pathways.
Keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with NMC/ HCPC guidleines and Trust Policies
Accurately prioritise workload according to the needs of patients particularly at times of high demand for the service.
Manage and co-ordinate resources within the Urgent Treatment Centre on a day to day basis.
Lead by action and inspire others demonstrating leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust, creating improvement, transformation and innovation of Unscheduled Care.
Actively engage in Clinical Governance, to include reporting, investigating and resolving complaints safeguards and risks
Practice cost-effective healthcare, working within budget and available resources
Contribute to the development of guidelines, policies and protocols as required to support service delivery.
To participate in, as required, the recruitment, selection and interviewing of staff in line with Trust policy.
To support the Team Manager in developing and promoting a service based on excellence and best practice.
Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential
* NMC or HCPC registration
Experience Essential
* Working in high pressured dynamic situations
* advanced communication with all disciplines
Desirable
* Evidence of budgetary control
* Evidence of inspirational leadership
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse who holds a NMC registration or AHP who hold a HCPC registration with 3 years post registration experience
* First degree in health related subject
* Masters level qualification in clinical assessment
* Paediatric clinical skills
* Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or commitment made to undertake this. Have experience with use of a wide range of PGDs
* Self-motivated with inspirational leadership skills.
* Minor Injuries Structured Learning and experience with commitment to Degree or above level Qualification. (Depending on centre)
* Mentorship / Supervisor Qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
* Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner (having the authority to make decisions and the freedom to act in accordance with ones professional knowledge base).
* The ability to manage the patients journey independently from assessment to discharge or onward referral.
* Broad understanding of the knowledge and skills required to assess manage minor illness and injury in adults and children
* Ability to manage a caseload of patients taking into consideration clinical priority / staff skills and experience and the dynamic nature of urgent and unscheduled care.
* Ability to work collaboratively with Team Managers to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and best practice, including appraisal, audit and deputising as appropriate
Desirable
* Computer literate with ability to use relevant systems e.g. Systm One, Excel, Word, Teams.
* Evidence of relevant clinical experience, e.g. Urgent, Primary or unscheduled Care or similar
Special Requirements Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Flexible and adaptable with regard to shift patterns and working across other UTC bases as required
Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential
* NMC or HCPC registration
Experience Essential
* Working in high pressured dynamic situations
* advanced communication with all disciplines
Desirable
* Evidence of budgetary control
* Evidence of inspirational leadership
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse who holds a NMC registration or AHP who hold a HCPC registration with 3 years post registration experience
* First degree in health related subject
* Masters level qualification in clinical assessment
* Paediatric clinical skills
* Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or commitment made to undertake this. Have experience with use of a wide range of PGDs
* Self-motivated with inspirational leadership skills.
* Minor Injuries Structured Learning and experience with commitment to Degree or above level Qualification. (Depending on centre)
* Mentorship / Supervisor Qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
* Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner (having the authority to make decisions and the freedom to act in accordance with ones professional knowledge base).
* The ability to manage the patients journey independently from assessment to discharge or onward referral.
* Broad understanding of the knowledge and skills required to assess manage minor illness and injury in adults and children
* Ability to manage a caseload of patients taking into consideration clinical priority / staff skills and experience and the dynamic nature of urgent and unscheduled care.
* Ability to work collaboratively with Team Managers to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and best practice, including appraisal, audit and deputising as appropriate
Desirable
* Computer literate with ability to use relevant systems e.g. Systm One, Excel, Word, Teams.
* Evidence of relevant clinical experience, e.g. Urgent, Primary or unscheduled Care or similar
Special Requirements Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Flexible and adaptable with regard to shift patterns and working across other UTC bases as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shotley Bridge Hospital
Consett
DH8 0NB
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shotley Bridge Hospital
Consett
DH8 0NB
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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