Senior Practitioner – UTC

Senior Practitioner – UTC Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior UTC Practitioner to join the Gateshead Urgent Care Service, working across the Urgent Treatment Centres located at Blaydon and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This position is part of a significant development phase aimed at enhancing Urgent and Emergency Care within the Trust.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care and treatment planning, primarily in the UTC setting and throughout all areas of Urgent and Emergency Care.
• Utilize national and local guidelines to support safe decision-making and practice.
• Conduct thorough history taking and apply clinical skills to assess patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Order relevant investigations based on clinical evaluations and collaborate with senior medical staff and the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
• Interpret clinical investigations, such as x-rays, and respond appropriately to the findings.
• Continuously enhance clinical care standards in accordance with the clinical governance framework.
• Ensure ongoing professional development and clinical competency.
• Prescribe medications in line with treatment plans.
• Maintain awareness of personal scope of practice and engage in continuous learning and skills development.
• Work flexibly across the Emergency Department and UTCs as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse or equivalent qualification for allied health professionals.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent for allied health professionals.
• Completion of a clinical skills course and relevant nurse competencies.
• Advanced/immediate life support certification.
• Pediatric clinical skills and competencies.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Teaching qualification or mentorship experience is desirable.
• Recent experience in an acute healthcare setting is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage clinical development.
• Experience in leading change and working in a first contact role, such as in Primary Care or Emergency Departments.
• Desirable experience includes multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration, research, and audit capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515 per year, pro rata.
• Permanent contract with options for full-time or part-time working patterns.
• Support for staff health and wellbeing through various initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure submission to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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