Job summary
As an Urgent Care Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in the clinical assessment and care of acutely unwell patients, delivering support across diverse settings including patients' own homes and care/residential environments. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside therapists and social workers, you will assess individuals presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. Your responsibilities will include offering expert advice, making appropriate referrals, and providing input into social care interventions to help prevent hospital admissions. You will also contribute actively to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring our service aligns with both organisational and national quality objectives.
Main duties of the job
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Deliver evidence-based interventions and treatments following clinical assessment.
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Recognize and respond to signs of acute deterioration, arranging urgent or emergency referrals when necessary.
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Work autonomously to manage complex and unpredictable caseloads, adapting interventions to individual patient needs.
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
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Collaborate with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
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Support the development of clinical skills and knowledge by engaging in continuous professional development.
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Recognize personal limitations and seek timely support or supervision from senior colleagues to ensure patient safety and care quality.
About us
In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:
Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.
Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are not able to provide visa sponsorships.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification and feel free to contact the Recruitment Team should you have any questions - recruitment@huc.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are not able to provide visa sponsorships.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification and feel free to contact the Recruitment Team should you have any questions - recruitment@huc.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Evidence of relevant further study including degree level studies or equivalent
- Evidence of working with a variety of patients requiring triaging, assessment and treatment
- Hold a current UK driving license
Desirable
- Systematic approaches course or equivalent
- Minor illness/Minor injury qualification
- Experience of utilising PGDs under specific conditions
- Experience working in emergency department or fast moving assessment area
- General Practice experience including out of hours setting
- Working in a call centre environment providing healthcare advice
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Evidence of relevant further study including degree level studies or equivalent
- Evidence of working with a variety of patients requiring triaging, assessment and treatment
- Hold a current UK driving license
Desirable
- Systematic approaches course or equivalent
- Minor illness/Minor injury qualification
- Experience of utilising PGDs under specific conditions
- Experience working in emergency department or fast moving assessment area
- General Practice experience including out of hours setting
- Working in a call centre environment providing healthcare advice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
