Overview
Looking for your next step as an Advanced Practitioner? Join DHU Healthcare and make a real impact in patient care within a supportive, forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about high-quality care and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!
What DHU can offer you
* Location: Covering bases across Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, and Ilkeston, with 9 other peripheral bases operating at weekends.
* Working Patterns: Bank Contract, 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, covering evenings, overnights and weekends (minimum requirement on x2 shifts per month).
* Competitive salary: DHU Band 8b.0, £62,484 per annum (pro rata) with a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement.
* Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/Per Annum.
* Health plans and wellbeing: Health Cash Plan after six months, 24/7 GP access for you and family, and a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs.
* DHU Hub: Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, health portal, and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Pension Scheme: Secure future; existing NHS service and benefits can be brought with you.
* Car and cycle schemes: Salary sacrifice for a brand-new hybrid/electric car via NHS Fleet Solutions; Cycle to Work with Halfords (salary sacrifice).
* Enhanced family leave: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave with a robust Family Friendly policy.
* Referral Programme: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
* Birthday Leave Guarantee: Optional birthday leave at your discretion.
* Free Parking: Most sites offer free, secure parking.
What your typical day looks like
* Providing independent, advanced clinical care for patients aged 12 weeks and older, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
* Performing and interpreting diagnostic investigations, identifying when specialist input is needed.
* Engaging clearly and confidently with patients and carers to support informed decision-making.
* Collaborating within a multi-professional team while maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.
* Prescribing medications within non-medical prescribing guidelines and ensuring safe discharge or appropriate referrals.
To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need
* Registered and practicing with a recognized professional body.
* Registered as a non-medical prescriber.
* Completed at least two Level 7 modules, including Minor Illness & Minor Injury.
* Ability to work autonomously within multi-professional teams.
* Skilled in assessing and managing complex conditions in both adults and children.
We’re committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring. If you need a different application format, please contact us. For more information about our recruitment process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.
At DHU Healthcare, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment free from discrimination or bias. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve.
We’re 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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