Advanced Practitioner

Overview

Assess, diagnose, treat, or refer patients with a wide range of conditions. Lead on safe, effective evidence‑based care in a triage setting. Conduct and interpret diagnostic investigations. Liaise with specialist services and ensure appropriate handovers/referrals. Maintain meticulous records in line with governance and best practice. Stay at the forefront of evidence‑based practice and CPD. Are you an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practitioner looking for your next challenge in an organisation that values clinical excellence, innovation, and team spirit?

Clinical Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously without direct supervision.
• Utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients.
• Identify the need for, initiate, and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
• Recognise the need for and initiate relevant specialist advice.
• Exhibit excellent non‑verbal and verbal communication skills with patients and carers.
• Make clear decisions with confidence and communicate them effectively.
• Maintain clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
• Work within the parameters of your skills and knowledge, recognising limits to your practice.
• Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice and optimise evidence‑based care.
• Work effectively as part of a multi‑professional team.
• Adhere to performance measures.
• Provide health promotion/accident prevention advice.
• Promote protection of children and vulnerable adults in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
• Adhere to the Infection Prevention and Control policy.
• Prescribe medication within the limits of current extended non‑medical prescribing legislation.
• Discharge or refer patients as appropriate to internal or external clinical pathways.
• Order, store, administer, and dispose of medicines safely.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Take part in clinical audits and lead the audit cycle as required.
• Attend professional meetings and participate in team meetings.
• Support the implementation of policies and participate in working groups.
• Lead and participate in clinical audit cycles.
• Induct newly appointed staff.
• Supervise, delegate, and coordinate staff, using their abilities effectively.
• Participate in the appraisal process for yourself and others.
• Identify, report, and address poor performance issues.
• Diffuse challenging behaviour in a sensitive manner.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of material resources and supplies.
• Identify resource use problems and recommend corrective action.

Clinical Governance

• Participate in clinical governance requirements within the organisation.
• Practice with the parameters of company policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assess and evaluate outcomes of own practice and service interventions.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and training to other team members.
• Maintain Health and Safety policy and legislation compliance.
• Participate in research and development activities of DHU Health Care.
• Participate in the clinical supervision framework for health care professionals.
• Offer appropriate advice to health and social care professions on care practices and service development.
• Engage in ongoing individual professional development.
• Mentor and role‑model in the development of triage consultation and mentorship of junior staff and students.
• Complete mandatory training programmes for compliance.

Professional Duties

• Work within regulatory requirements, codes, and professional standards of the NMC/HCPC/GPhC.
• Maintain professional and clinical competence through continuing professional development.
• Act in a manner that promotes confidence and public trust, upholding the reputation of DHU Health Care CIC.

Communications and Working Relationships

• Director of Nursing and Quality and other Executive Directors.
• Divisional Clinical Director and Managing Director.
• Divisional Heads of Clinical Services.
• Divisional Operations and Corporate Teams.
• DHU Health Care CIC Governance Team.
• DHU Health Care CIC Clinical Training Team.
• Clinical and managerial staff within participating Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG).
• Clinical staff in local primary and secondary care services.
• Other related services within the local health economy.
• Social Services and local intermediate Care Services.
• 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).
• Independent non‑medical prescriber.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with NMC, HCPC, or GPhC.
• Independent prescriber (non‑medical prescribing certification).
• Postgraduate education: minimum of two Level 7 modules, one including assessment of clinical examination skills.
• Demonstrated experience in autonomous clinical decision making.
• Experience in consolidated telephone triage.
• Experience in one of the following: nurse‑led clinics, emergency care centres, out‑of‑hours facilities, or walk‑in centres.
• Consolidated independent prescribing experience.
• Evidence of using autonomous clinical assessment and physical examination skills.
• Broad and sound knowledge of complex and common primary care conditions in adults and children.
• Commitment to achieving a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, if desired.

Key Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Client‑focused assessment and planning.
• Effective time management and prioritisation.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Counselling and communication skills.
• Awareness of current structures and developments in out‑of‑hours care.
• Proven teamwork and autonomy.
• Positive attitude and high interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to pursue additional training.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 33 days + bank holidays with service.
• Attractive enhancements: 30% evenings / 45% weekends.
• Health and wellbeing package, including dental, optical, and therapy expenses.
• Car lease scheme, including eco‑friendly options via NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• NHS pension scheme and service transfer—benefits move with you.
• Referral scheme—reward for helping talented colleagues join us.

Company Culture

At DHU we live by our Ethos: For you, For them, With us. Our CARE values—Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful, Encouraging—shape everything we do. You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of ambitious professionals dedicated to patient care and each other’s growth and wellbeing. We invest in our people because we believe exceptional care starts with an empowered workforce.

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