Urgent Care Centre Health Care Professional

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Role Title: Urgent Care Centre Health Care Professional

Clinically Responsible To: Clinical Lead GP Managerially Responsible To: Head of Services Tenure: Fixed term contract until March 2027 Base: On-site (sessional shifts) Remuneration: £50-55,000 per year (dependent on experience) salaried position.

1. Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Paramedic Practitioner who is able to prescribe to join our Urgent Care team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent, but not emergency, attention.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contribute to ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness of the wider healthcare service.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with acute illness or injury.
• Deliver appropriate treatment, management plans, and clinical interventions within your scope of practice.
• Prioritise patient needs based on clinical urgency and safety.

Coordination & Referral

• Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and smooth transition of care.
• Refer patients to relevant services, specialists, or emergency departments in line with clinical pathways.

Patient Education & Support

• Provide clear, tailored information to patients and families about condition management, medication use, and safety-netting advice.
• Offer guidance on lifestyle improvements and when to seek further medical attention.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
• Record all patient interactions using appropriate systems and coding protocols.

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and relevant training to stay up to date with clinical best practice and protocols.

3. Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN or HCPC-registered Paramedic with prescribing capability.
• Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
• Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
• Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).

4. Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

5. Working Conditions

• The role may involve working evenings, weekends, and public holidays on a sessional basis.
• The position may require prolonged standing and some physical activity, including bending and lifting. Manual dexterity is essential

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
• Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN or HCPC-registered Paramedic with prescribing capability.
• Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
• Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.

Desirable

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).

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.

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

Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirewestprimarycarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)