Job summary
An exciting training opportunity has arisen within our Urgent Treatment Centres for 2 suitably experienced clinicians to join us as Trainee Urgent Care Practitioners (tUCP).
This role is an opportunity for individuals wishing to expand their scope of practice & develop into autonomous practitioners, becoming competent in assessing, diagnosing, & treating patients.
The successful applicant will be supported to complete the relevant course(s) required which will include Level 7 minor injuries & Level 7 minor illness course or PgCert in Urgent Care at Huddersfield University.
The successful applicant will commence the academic element in Jan 26.
Prior to applying for this position please ensure you are able to fulfil the University entry requirements:
Locations: Successful applicants will need to travel to various sites in order to fulfil training requirements, this includes Wharfedale, Leeds & Wakefield
Hours: 37.5 per week, predominantly worked Mon to Fri 08.00-18.00 during training
*On successful completion candidates will be expected to transition to a substantive position as an autonomous clinician within LCD. With a requirement to take at least of 50% of hours at Wharfedale*
Interview Dates: 22.09.25 & 23.09.25
Main duties of the job
The role encompasses treating adult & paediatric patients who self-present or are streamed to the UTC with a variety of minor injuries/illness. As a trainee, the successful candidates will work under the direct supervision of the UCP clinical educator & experienced practitioners (ENP, EP, UCP & ACP) to provide complete care ensuring the safe & effective management of patients, inc assessment, diagnosis, treatment & discharge.
You must be an innovative & hardworking individual with a broad range of skills & experience in emergency & / or urgent care.
You must be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent leadership & management skills
- Willingness to learn & develop
- Hold a professional registration
- Have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience in an emergency or urgent care setting with exposure to a wide variety of patients with urgent care needs
*The successful candidates will be required to complete the LCD sponsorship agreement form, this will be discussed at interview*
About us
Nothing matters to us more than people - The way we treat our patients and the people who work for us; the way we do things and our commitment to keeping our promises are what we value most.
We do what we say we will do, and we do it well - Local Care Direct is a Social Enterprise organisation providing a wide range of healthcare services in Yorkshire. We are a community-owned organisation, independent from the NHS, and committed to putting patients first.
Local Care Direct actively supports clinicians to undertake the Non Medical Prescribing course and is currently involved in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner training programme at their Walk in Centre site.
A few Benefits of working for Local Care Direct are:
- NHS Pensions
- Modern working environment with a positive atmosphere
- Health & Wellbeing group to support staff
- Supportive and Friendly team
- Opportunity to build a clinical portfolio in face to face, ED Streaming, Walk in Centre, Urgent Treatment centre, home visiting and telephone/video consultation
- Monthly education sessions provided by the education faculty
- Access to regular clinical supervision
- Dedicated education faculty to support training and development
- Dedicated education platform for mandatory training and other educational events
- Non-medical prescribing forum
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner
Team: Clinical Education
Base Location:Various sites across Local Care Direct including St Georges UTC / Wharfedale UTC & King Street Walk in Centre
Line Manager: Urgent Care Practitioner Clinical Educator
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week(including in hours, weekends, evenings & public holidays)
DBS Check Level Required:Enhanced with Child & Adult workforce & barred lists
Vaccination Requirement Statement:
- Covid19 double vaccination not required but recommended.
- This job has been rated as Medium Risk for requiring Hepatitis B immunisation vaccination is recommended, therefore Post Holders will be offered a Hep B immunisation.
- Flu jab recommended and will be offered.
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be a Paramedic or Nurse with post graduate qualifications & clinical experience relevant to the position. They will act within their professional boundaries & will provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis & treatment to discharge or onwards referral.This may take place over the telephone, in a clinic or in the patients home.
The post holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making & expert care for patients, work only within their scope of clinical competence. They will be required to work flexibly to meet service demand.
The post holder will undertake the relevant courses required to fulfil the training post. The course of choice will be the Minor injuries course at Huddersfield University in January 2026 & the minor illness course in September 2026. They will need to evidence they meet the course requirements, confirmation of job offer will be based on acceptance onto the course.
The post holder will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced ENP/EP/ANP/UCP Clinical Educator to provide complete care, ensuring safe & effective management of patients.
You will be supported to achieve the qualifications, however dedication & commitment will be required on your part.
Following successful qualification on approved courses & completion of the Local Care Direct UCP Competency Framework the post holder will autonomously undertake assessment & treatment of patients in the UTC / Walk in Centre. These patients may present with complex &/or acute/chronic illness and or injury: to determine clinical diagnosis, treatment & refer/discharge as indicated.
KEY PRINCIPLES
Clinical
- Independently prioritise, assess, treat, & safely discharge/refer patients with undifferentiated & undiagnosed primary/urgent health care problems by making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving & clinical decision making, to establish a diagnosis & management plan.
- Provide assessment, treatment & diagnosis at the point of contact which may be in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings.
- Make professionally autonomous decisions for which the post holder is accountable.
- Only work within the clinical competencies and scope of practice of the individual UCP maintaining a positive approach to patient care and experience whilst recognising limitations of the UCP role.
- Complete and maintain accurate, contemporaneous records which include the documentation of the presenting history, past medical history, medications, allergies, examination findings, differential diagnosis and management plan and appropriate safety netting.
- Adhere to Medicines management policy & procedures.
- Independently triage & interpret call information, accessed directly on SystmOne in a timely & professional manner to the patient or carer.
- Act as a referral agent & care co-ordinator by establishing multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patient.
- Work within the parameters of current prescribing legislation or approved Patient Group Directives.
- If working in the MIU Urgent Treatment Centre environment, be IMER trained & competent in the interpretation of adult & paediatric limb x rays to aid diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Provide professional & clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Discuss patients continuing care with GP/ senior clinician if required.
- Work within the Code of Professional Conduct or guidelines of relevant professional body e.g. NMC, College of Paramedics, and Health & Care Professions council.
Research and Quality
- Demonstrate evidence based care, working within agreed guidelines and protocols.
- Take an active role in research studies within the policy framework of the organisation.
- Participate in audit, data collection and activity monitoring to improve performance and inform future service development.
Management
- Actively promote integrated working in collaboration with other health care professionals both within and outside the LCD organisation.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, review and evaluation of clinical protocols.
- Ensure effective communication, participating in meetings and liaising with other professionals, services and agencies as required.
- Maintain personal and professional development through evidence of continuous professional development (CPD), including demonstrating a personal awareness of advisory papers and current national issues that may have a local impact for the service.
- Participate in development of the Urgent Care Practitioner roles and other healthcare professionals though teaching, mentoring and assessment; this will include the provision of evidence based healthcare advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions.
- Actively participate in the mentoring of colleagues and participate in the delivery of internal training material.
- Effectively manage the safeguarding of adults, children, young people and refer appropriately.
Professional and Educational
- To work within the professional Code of Conduct and other directives as defined by the HCPC and NMC.
- To undertake appropriate personal and professional development to meet the requirements of HCPC and NMC registration.
- Develop own skills and competencies through education, training and development activities related to the current and future demands of the role opportunities and where possible achieve Independent Prescriber status.
- Completion of Urgent Care Practitioner course (level 7) or completion of minor injuries/minor illness training at level 6/7 where the course is accredited and of at least 3 months duration
- Complete the LCD Urgent Care Practitioner 3-month probationary training and identify areas of further education/skills required. Completion of required courses and UCP competency framework is required within 12 months of commencement of training post.
- Observe and participate in all areas of clinical practice including telephone assessment, face to face and home visits and work flexibly to meet demand on the day.
- Understand and observe professional and national guidelines on confidentiality.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set by the organisation.
- Ensure clinical supervision needs are met.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring other health professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
- To ensure agreed lines of communication and reporting are implemented within the team to support all employees understanding LCD business plans, objectives, priorities and changes.
- To promote effective cross-functional working and that the operational team supports the achievement of objectives, standards and protocols of other LCD areas.
- To attend internal and external meetings representing LCD and engaging in discussions appropriate to the role and level of the post.
PATIENT CARE
- To ensure that the quality of patient care is firmly at the centre of the organisations objectives and vision.
- To ensure the management and monitoring of the highest standards or safety and quality in the delivery of healthcare and related services, and manage risk within Local Care Direct.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- To ensure financial policies and procedures are maintained and the budget is adhered to and that best value for money is achieved.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- To operate and ensure the team operates within information governance protocols and that business confidentiality is maintained at all times.
TRAINING
- To complete the defined company induction programme and core training for this role and mandatory refresher training there after and ensure that accurate records of training are maintained.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
- Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and attend/complete IP&C training, for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
SAFEGUARDING
- Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.
MANAGING SELF
- Ensure that relevant professional practice is evidence based and current.
- Ensure that continual professional development is maintained and facilitates the ability to provide care to a high standard in a way that is both safe and cost effective.
- Ensure that mandatory training is up to date and participate in training as appropriate.
- Effectively utilise time management, organisational, co-ordination and if required - management skills.
- Identify own professional development needs through the Personal Development Review process (PDR).
The main duties and responsibilities shown here are not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to carry out any reasonable activities according to the needs of the business as directed by the line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner
Team: Clinical Education
Base Location:Various sites across Local Care Direct including St Georges UTC / Wharfedale UTC & King Street Walk in Centre
Line Manager: Urgent Care Practitioner Clinical Educator
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week(including in hours, weekends, evenings & public holidays)
DBS Check Level Required:Enhanced with Child & Adult workforce & barred lists
Vaccination Requirement Statement:
- Covid19 double vaccination not required but recommended.
- This job has been rated as Medium Risk for requiring Hepatitis B immunisation vaccination is recommended, therefore Post Holders will be offered a Hep B immunisation.
- Flu jab recommended and will be offered.
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be a Paramedic or Nurse with post graduate qualifications & clinical experience relevant to the position. They will act within their professional boundaries & will provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis & treatment to discharge or onwards referral.This may take place over the telephone, in a clinic or in the patients home.
The post holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making & expert care for patients, work only within their scope of clinical competence. They will be required to work flexibly to meet service demand.
The post holder will undertake the relevant courses required to fulfil the training post. The course of choice will be the Minor injuries course at Huddersfield University in January 2026 & the minor illness course in September 2026. They will need to evidence they meet the course requirements, confirmation of job offer will be based on acceptance onto the course.
The post holder will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced ENP/EP/ANP/UCP Clinical Educator to provide complete care, ensuring safe & effective management of patients.
You will be supported to achieve the qualifications, however dedication & commitment will be required on your part.
Following successful qualification on approved courses & completion of the Local Care Direct UCP Competency Framework the post holder will autonomously undertake assessment & treatment of patients in the UTC / Walk in Centre. These patients may present with complex &/or acute/chronic illness and or injury: to determine clinical diagnosis, treatment & refer/discharge as indicated.
KEY PRINCIPLES
Clinical
- Independently prioritise, assess, treat, & safely discharge/refer patients with undifferentiated & undiagnosed primary/urgent health care problems by making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving & clinical decision making, to establish a diagnosis & management plan.
- Provide assessment, treatment & diagnosis at the point of contact which may be in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings.
- Make professionally autonomous decisions for which the post holder is accountable.
- Only work within the clinical competencies and scope of practice of the individual UCP maintaining a positive approach to patient care and experience whilst recognising limitations of the UCP role.
- Complete and maintain accurate, contemporaneous records which include the documentation of the presenting history, past medical history, medications, allergies, examination findings, differential diagnosis and management plan and appropriate safety netting.
- Adhere to Medicines management policy & procedures.
- Independently triage & interpret call information, accessed directly on SystmOne in a timely & professional manner to the patient or carer.
- Act as a referral agent & care co-ordinator by establishing multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patient.
- Work within the parameters of current prescribing legislation or approved Patient Group Directives.
- If working in the MIU Urgent Treatment Centre environment, be IMER trained & competent in the interpretation of adult & paediatric limb x rays to aid diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Provide professional & clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Discuss patients continuing care with GP/ senior clinician if required.
- Work within the Code of Professional Conduct or guidelines of relevant professional body e.g. NMC, College of Paramedics, and Health & Care Professions council.
Research and Quality
- Demonstrate evidence based care, working within agreed guidelines and protocols.
- Take an active role in research studies within the policy framework of the organisation.
- Participate in audit, data collection and activity monitoring to improve performance and inform future service development.
Management
- Actively promote integrated working in collaboration with other health care professionals both within and outside the LCD organisation.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, review and evaluation of clinical protocols.
- Ensure effective communication, participating in meetings and liaising with other professionals, services and agencies as required.
- Maintain personal and professional development through evidence of continuous professional development (CPD), including demonstrating a personal awareness of advisory papers and current national issues that may have a local impact for the service.
- Participate in development of the Urgent Care Practitioner roles and other healthcare professionals though teaching, mentoring and assessment; this will include the provision of evidence based healthcare advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions.
- Actively participate in the mentoring of colleagues and participate in the delivery of internal training material.
- Effectively manage the safeguarding of adults, children, young people and refer appropriately.
Professional and Educational
- To work within the professional Code of Conduct and other directives as defined by the HCPC and NMC.
- To undertake appropriate personal and professional development to meet the requirements of HCPC and NMC registration.
- Develop own skills and competencies through education, training and development activities related to the current and future demands of the role opportunities and where possible achieve Independent Prescriber status.
- Completion of Urgent Care Practitioner course (level 7) or completion of minor injuries/minor illness training at level 6/7 where the course is accredited and of at least 3 months duration
- Complete the LCD Urgent Care Practitioner 3-month probationary training and identify areas of further education/skills required. Completion of required courses and UCP competency framework is required within 12 months of commencement of training post.
- Observe and participate in all areas of clinical practice including telephone assessment, face to face and home visits and work flexibly to meet demand on the day.
- Understand and observe professional and national guidelines on confidentiality.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set by the organisation.
- Ensure clinical supervision needs are met.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring other health professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
- To ensure agreed lines of communication and reporting are implemented within the team to support all employees understanding LCD business plans, objectives, priorities and changes.
- To promote effective cross-functional working and that the operational team supports the achievement of objectives, standards and protocols of other LCD areas.
- To attend internal and external meetings representing LCD and engaging in discussions appropriate to the role and level of the post.
PATIENT CARE
- To ensure that the quality of patient care is firmly at the centre of the organisations objectives and vision.
- To ensure the management and monitoring of the highest standards or safety and quality in the delivery of healthcare and related services, and manage risk within Local Care Direct.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- To ensure financial policies and procedures are maintained and the budget is adhered to and that best value for money is achieved.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- To operate and ensure the team operates within information governance protocols and that business confidentiality is maintained at all times.
TRAINING
- To complete the defined company induction programme and core training for this role and mandatory refresher training there after and ensure that accurate records of training are maintained.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
- Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and attend/complete IP&C training, for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
SAFEGUARDING
- Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.
MANAGING SELF
- Ensure that relevant professional practice is evidence based and current.
- Ensure that continual professional development is maintained and facilitates the ability to provide care to a high standard in a way that is both safe and cost effective.
- Ensure that mandatory training is up to date and participate in training as appropriate.
- Effectively utilise time management, organisational, co-ordination and if required - management skills.
- Identify own professional development needs through the Personal Development Review process (PDR).
The main duties and responsibilities shown here are not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to carry out any reasonable activities according to the needs of the business as directed by the line manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of clinical expertise.
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
- Experience of working in urgent / emergency care setting with exposure to patients with urgent care needs.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of PGDs.
- To undertake and successfully complete an agreed training course and clinical competencies.
Desirable
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of a range of expertise in urgent / primary / emergency care.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to pass pre-employment health assessment.
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Flexibility in location of work.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse / BSc in Nursing (min 2:2) OR BSc in Paramedic Practice (min 2:2) / IHCD paramedic qualification.
- Minimum 3 years post registration
Desirable
- Additional qualifications relevant to primary / urgent care.
- Prescribing qualification, currently undertaking or willing to undertake.
- MSc Level 7 Modules on advanced clinical assessment and management.
- Completed IRMER training.
- Completed reporting course (red dot).
- Teaching and assessing.
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Able to work independently and accountably.
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Keyboard/PC skills.
- Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice within nursing and Paramedic practice.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Able to develop self and others.
- Aware of impact of change on self and service.
- Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement.
- Evidence of development of others in previous roles.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of clinical expertise.
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
- Experience of working in urgent / emergency care setting with exposure to patients with urgent care needs.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of PGDs.
- To undertake and successfully complete an agreed training course and clinical competencies.
Desirable
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of a range of expertise in urgent / primary / emergency care.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to pass pre-employment health assessment.
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Flexibility in location of work.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse / BSc in Nursing (min 2:2) OR BSc in Paramedic Practice (min 2:2) / IHCD paramedic qualification.
- Minimum 3 years post registration
Desirable
- Additional qualifications relevant to primary / urgent care.
- Prescribing qualification, currently undertaking or willing to undertake.
- MSc Level 7 Modules on advanced clinical assessment and management.
- Completed IRMER training.
- Completed reporting course (red dot).
- Teaching and assessing.
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Able to work independently and accountably.
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Keyboard/PC skills.
- Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice within nursing and Paramedic practice.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Able to develop self and others.
- Aware of impact of change on self and service.
- Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement.
- Evidence of development of others in previous roles.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
