Advanced Practitioner – LLR- Urgent Treatment Centres

Role Overview

Assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with a wide range of conditions in a triage setting. Lead on safe, effective, evidence‑based care, conduct and interpret diagnostic investigations, liaison with specialist services, and maintain meticulous records in line with governance and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously, making confident clinical decisions and communicating them effectively to patients, carers and the team.
• Interpret and initiate appropriate diagnostic investigations, and provide relevant specialist advice.
• Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation following current guidelines.
• Provide health‑promotion, accident‑prevention advice and promote safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Prescribe medication within the limits of non‑medical prescribing legislation, and manage medicines safely.
• Discharge or refer patients to internal or external pathways as required.

Clinical Governance & Leadership

• Take part in clinical and quality audits, and contribute to the audit cycle.
• Participate in professional meetings, working groups and induction of new staff.
• Supervise, delegate and co‑ordinate staff, identifying and addressing performance issues.
• Advance service development, resource utilisation and nurse leadership initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior staff and students.

Professional Standards

• Work within the regulatory requirements and professional standards of the NMC/HCPC/GPhC.
• Maintain clinical competence through ongoing continuing professional development.
• Act to promote public trust and uphold the reputation of DHU Health Care.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC, HCPC or GPhC and an independent prescriber.
• Minimum of two Level7 modules, including clinical assessment skills, and experience in autonomous clinical decision‑making.
• Substantial experience in autonomous practice within a multi‑professional team (e.g. nurse‑led clinics, emergency care centres, out‑of‑hours or walk‑in services).
• Proven ability to conduct thorough clinical histories, physical examinations and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Demonstrated competence in telephone triage and independent prescribing.

Key Skills

• Clinical, communication, negotiation and critical‑thinking skills.
• Time‑management, prioritisation and resource‑management capabilities.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
• 30% evenings / 45% weekends, entitlement to enhanced maternity, paternity and other leave.
• Health & Wellbeing package, dental, optical and therapy expenses.
• Car lease scheme, NHS pension and referral scheme.

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