Advanced Practitioner - Out Of Hours Hubs

Advanced Practitioner - Out Of Hours Hubs

Elevate your career as an Advanced Practitioner with DHU Healthcare!

Are you a dedicated Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare offers a fulfilling career path for you!

Discover job satisfaction as you embark on your new career journey. Your commitment to supporting patients and making a positive impact will be vital in our ongoing mission to deliver the highest quality service every day at DHU.

Join a diverse, multidisciplinary team that collaborates effectively, utilizing each member's expertise to achieve collective excellence.

Main duties of the job

Typical daily responsibilities include:

• Practicing autonomously across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
• Using advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients requiring clinical services.
• Recognizing the need for, initiating, and interpreting relevant diagnostic investigations.
• Identifying when to seek advice from relevant specialties.
• Exhibiting excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers, making clear decisions confidently, and communicating effectively.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with current guidelines.

About us

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DHU Healthcare values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. To learn more about our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here , or contact our ED&I team at .

We are a forces-friendly organization committed to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners, recognizing the unique skills and contributions you bring.

Job responsibilities

What DHU offers:

Locations:

• Enderby Urgent Care Centre, Enderby Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 4LX
• Market Harborough Urgent Care Centre, St Luke's Hospital, 31 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
• Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital, Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA

Working Patterns: We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your work/life balance. Our team will help find a pattern that works for both of us.

Annual leave: Starting at 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days plus bank holidays. Pro Rata/Per Annum.

Benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access and coverage for dental, optical, and therapy costs after six months.
• Access to the DHU Hub for discounts, well-being resources, and our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Pension Scheme, with options to transfer existing NHS pension benefits.
• Car Lease Scheme with hybrid/electric options via NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave and Family Friendly policies.
• Employee Referral Programme with cash rewards.
• Birthday Leave Guarantee - decide whether to take your birthday off or work.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Registered Adult Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Pharmacist (GPhC).
• Registered as an independent non-medical prescriber.
• Masters level education or equivalent.
• Substantial autonomous practice in a multi-professional team.
• Experience with physical examinations and assessments.
• Knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care for adults and children.
• Experience in nurse-led clinics, emergency care, out-of-hours, or walk-in centres.
• Consolidated independent prescribing experience.

Person Specification Experience

• Minimum of 2 Level 7 modules, including assessment of clinical examination skills and prescribing.
• Autonomous practice in a multi-professional environment.
• Knowledge of primary care conditions for adults and children.
• Right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Pharmacist (GPhC), with independent prescribing registration.

Other requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Salary: £62,484 to £72,865 per year, Pro rata.

Contract and hours

Permanent, Full-time

Reference number

M0051-25-0039

Job location

Thorpe Road, LE13 1SJ