Job summary
NHS 111 Clinical Practitioner
Derby based
Competitive Salary:Band 8a.0 £55,276 pro rata + 30% evening enhancements and 45% weekend enhancements
Working Patterns: Part Time Late
Main duties of the job
At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Because every moment gives us the chance to make the difference for patients, colleagues and communities. Wherever you join us, your compassion, commitment and skills will not only make all the difference in the moment today but also shape the care we deliver tomorrow.
With us, every call makes the difference. Our NHS 111 teams are there when people need urgent help, offering safe, compassionate advice day and night.
About us
With us, your wellbeing comes first.
Well support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and well honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if youre transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, were here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available click here.
For you, a place where you can be yourself
The best care comes from teams where everyone feels valued and supported. Wewelcome colleagues from all backgrounds and proudly support Veterans, Reservists and military families. Inclusion and belonging are central to who we are, and together, we make the difference.
With us, your potential becomes progress.
At DHU Healthcare, development is part of our culture. From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, well help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities
At DHU Healthcare, youll find a welcoming, supportive environment with wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth. Your career and contribution really matter for you, for them, with us.
Apply today and start shaping the future of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With us, every call makes the difference. Our NHS 111 teams are there when people need urgent help, offering safe, compassionate advice day and night.
As an NHS 111 Clinical Practitioner youll Bring:
- Autonomous clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex, common urgent care presentations.
- Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Pharmacist (NMC, HCPC, GPhC) with prescribing rights
- Evidence of robust clinical decision-making and risk management
- Excellent communication skills, able to negotiate, explain and support patients and carers
- Confidence using telephony-based clinical triage and digital systems
- Compassion, professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning
For full essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
With us, every call makes the difference. Our NHS 111 teams are there when people need urgent help, offering safe, compassionate advice day and night.
As an NHS 111 Clinical Practitioner youll Bring:
- Autonomous clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex, common urgent care presentations.
- Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Pharmacist (NMC, HCPC, GPhC) with prescribing rights
- Evidence of robust clinical decision-making and risk management
- Excellent communication skills, able to negotiate, explain and support patients and carers
- Confidence using telephony-based clinical triage and digital systems
- Compassion, professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning
For full essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
- Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
- Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities, urgent care services or walk in centres
- Can evidence experience and competence in providing telephony based assessment and care in an urgent care setting or primary care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of Emergency Care
- Experience of General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Non medical Prescriber
- Evidence of Autonomous Practice Qualification such as :-Autonomous practice A33
- Level 6 or 7 Clinical Examination Module
- Level 6 or 7 Minor Illness Module
- RCN Accredited Nurse Practitioner Module or Emergency Care Practitioner Qualification
- Recognised clinical assessment, decision making and risk management.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons)
- Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
- Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
- Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities, urgent care services or walk in centres
- Can evidence experience and competence in providing telephony based assessment and care in an urgent care setting or primary care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of Emergency Care
- Experience of General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Non medical Prescriber
- Evidence of Autonomous Practice Qualification such as :-Autonomous practice A33
- Level 6 or 7 Clinical Examination Module
- Level 6 or 7 Minor Illness Module
- RCN Accredited Nurse Practitioner Module or Emergency Care Practitioner Qualification
- Recognised clinical assessment, decision making and risk management.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons)
- Mentorship qualification
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).
