Advanced Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

The Role

Make a Real Difference with IC24

At IC24, were not just another healthcare provider, were a not-for-profit social enterprise delivering urgent and primary care to over six million patients across the South and East of England. Every surplus we make is reinvested into patient care and staff development, not shareholders.

Were looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our Hastings Primary Care Hub, where youll lead on delivering high-quality care to unregistered patients and work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.The role involves working closely with the Seaview Project to support individuals experiencing homelessness, those in temporary accommodation, and hostel residents, addressing complex issues such as mental ill health, substance misuse, learning difficulties, and other health-related concerns.

What Youll Do

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment at first contact for patients with minor illnesses.
• Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber following clinical examination.
• Navigate patients to alternative care settings or treat and discharge as appropriate.
• Work within IC24s clinical governance framework to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Engage in audits, service development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Were Looking For

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a Nursing Degree (or working towards).
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Physical assessment and Minor Illness course.
• Experience in General Practice or Urgent Care (minimum 2 years).
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Passion for patient care and continuous professional development.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services.IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services.IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location

Hastings Medical Centre, Station Plaza Health Centre, Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1BA

Whats in it for you:-

• Annual pay of £54,140.87 - £61,023.35
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.

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We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team atcareers@ic24.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a Nursing Degree (or working towards), Independent Prescriber qualification, and Physical assessment and Minor Illness course. Minimum 2 years of experience in General Practice or Urgent Care.

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

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

IC24

Hastings Primary Care Hub

TN34 1BA

Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)