York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Urgent Care Practitioner
The closing date is 10 June 2026
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
Contract Type: Permanent – Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to join our small friendly team at Malton Urgent Treatment Centre. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible, reliable and friendly individual who is passionate about patient care. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, patients and support staff. You will be a highly valued member of an excellent team of existing practitioners and nursing staff. You will be an independent practitioner acting within your professional boundaries, working autonomously to deliver safe, effective clinical decision‑making and expert quality care, including assessment, diagnosis, clinical management and evaluation to the local population. You will have the attitude, skills and knowledge base to deliver quality holistic care and treatment. You will be qualified in Minor Illness and Minor Injuries and be a non‑medical prescriber or be willing to complete a non‑medical prescribing course within your first year. Applications from paramedic and allied health professional colleagues are welcome.
It is an exciting time to join as we embark on service improvements focusing on clinical pathways to ensure that urgent care is delivered to the local community when they need it.
Main duties
* Take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and discharge patients or refer to a specialist as necessary.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner within your scope of practice and according to broad local policies and procedures.
* Be proactive in promoting health and well‑being to patients, give health advice and education, and act as a mentor to other staff members and nursing students.
* Further your own education with the support of the trust, keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies and procedures, and develop and participate in clinical research.
About the Trust
The Trust offers a range of benefits to support staff, including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation for hard‑to‑fill positions.
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from the Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Extensive learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Level 1 registered nurse/registered paramedic.
* Minor Injuries qualification; educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3 years).
* Recognised teaching / assessing course.
* Non‑medical prescriber qualification or willing to complete within the first year.
Experience
* Service development and/or change management.
* Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and clinical experience.
* Audit and standard setting.
Skills
* Competent in specialist skills appropriate to the role, e.g. interpretation & management of abnormalities identified on X‑rays.
* Ability to organise and prioritise.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust welcomes applications from everyone and has Staff Networks – Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers – to increase diversity. If you need assistance with the application process, contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. The Trust considers requests for flexible working from the start of employment where suitable.
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We hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and support Defence personnel, including those applying for employment.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata)
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