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Advanced Practitioner

The closing date is 23 April 2026

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Advanced Practitioner

Elevate your career as an Advanced Practitioner with DHU Healthcare!

Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!

Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will see you contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day at DHU.

Your new colleagues will be a diverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaboratively utilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance.

Location: Corby Urgent Treatment Centre

Main duties of the job

What your typical day looks like:

  • Autonomous practice utilising your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients, ensuring comprehensive clinical care.
  • Excelling in communication, both verbal and nonverbal, establishing rapport with patients and caregivers. Making confident decisions and communicating them effectively, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Recognising and initiating where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
  • Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
  • Working effectively as part of a multi professional team in collaboration with other members of the service.
  • Discharging or referring patients as appropriate to internal or external clinical pathways.

About us

DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit community interest company providing a diverse range of services to the NHS frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of hours services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West and East Midlands a population totalling around 14 million. As a socially conscious organisation, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and offer a supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would like to find out more about us, you can visit our website.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£64,234 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0051-26-0014

Job locations

Corby Urgent Care

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR


Job description

Job responsibilities

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns:We recognise that 9-5 doesn't work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Competitive salary:£62,484 - £72,865 (Band 8.b0) 30% evening enhancements. 45% weekend enhancements.

Generous annual leave entitlement:Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan:We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need:

  • To be a registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), a Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered as an independent non-medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7, these must include Minor Illness & Minor Injury
  • Capability to conduct a concise clinical history and physical examination.
  • The ability to formulate a differential diagnosis management plan.
  • Effective communication abilities in clinical settings, alongside strong verbal and written skills, and proficiency in computer usage.
  • Strong negotiation skills and critical thinking techniques.
  • Thorough awareness of contemporary frameworks and advancements in out-of-hours care, as well as specialised clinical/technical skills in health and social care
  • Motivation, passion, positivity, resilience, and a determination to provide outstanding patient care.
  • Right to work in the UK

More information on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: DHUtalentacquisition@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns:We recognise that 9-5 doesn't work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Competitive salary:£62,484 - £72,865 (Band 8.b0) 30% evening enhancements. 45% weekend enhancements.

Generous annual leave entitlement:Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan:We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need:

  • To be a registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), a Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered as an independent non-medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7, these must include Minor Illness & Minor Injury
  • Capability to conduct a concise clinical history and physical examination.
  • The ability to formulate a differential diagnosis management plan.
  • Effective communication abilities in clinical settings, alongside strong verbal and written skills, and proficiency in computer usage.
  • Strong negotiation skills and critical thinking techniques.
  • Thorough awareness of contemporary frameworks and advancements in out-of-hours care, as well as specialised clinical/technical skills in health and social care
  • Motivation, passion, positivity, resilience, and a determination to provide outstanding patient care.
  • Right to work in the UK

More information on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: DHUtalentacquisition@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential criteria
  • 1 year post qualification clinical experience as an Advanced Practitioner (either nurse or paramedic) Level 7 Minor illness Level 7 Minor injury Urgent care experience Evidence of prescribing in daily setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential criteria
  • 1 year post qualification clinical experience as an Advanced Practitioner (either nurse or paramedic) Level 7 Minor illness Level 7 Minor injury Urgent care experience Evidence of prescribing in daily setting

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).

Employer details

Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

Corby Urgent Care

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR


Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

Corby Urgent Care

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR


Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£64,234 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0051-26-0014

Job locations

Corby Urgent Care

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR


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