Job Description

Position: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Chestefeild Royal Hospital UTC
What DHU can offer you:
Working Patterns: Total 149.5 hours in a 4-week rota. Equals to 37.37 hours per week. Not distributed evenly in the 4 weeks (w1 23, w2 46, w3 34.5, w4 46)
Competitive salary: 62,484 - 72, 865 with 30% evening and 45% weekend enhancements
Main duties of the job
Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!
Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will see you contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day at DHU.
Your new colleagues will be a diverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaboratively utilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance.
Recognising and initiating where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
Working effectively as part of a multi professional team in collaboration with other members of the service.
Discharging or referring patients as appropriate to internal or external clinical pathways.
About us
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At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
62,484 to 72,865 a year 30% evening and 45% weekend enhancements
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0051-25-0071
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre
Chesterfield Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Autonomous practice utilising your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients, ensuring comprehensive clinical care.
• Excelling in communication, both verbal and nonverbal, establishing rapport with patients and caregivers. Making confident decisions and communicating them effectively, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Recognising and initiating where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
• Working effectively as part of a multi professional team in collaboration with other members of the service.
• Discharging or referring patients as appropriate to internal or external clinical pathways.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Autonomous practice utilising your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients, ensuring comprehensive clinical care.
• Excelling in communication, both verbal and nonverbal, establishing rapport with patients and caregivers. Making confident decisions and communicating them effectively, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Recognising and initiating where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
• Working effectively as part of a multi professional team in collaboration with other members of the service.
• Discharging or referring patients as appropriate to internal or external clinical pathways.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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).
• Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
• A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. Modules must include assessment of clinical examination skills and non-medical prescribing.

Desirable

• MSc (Advanced Practice)
• Mentorship qualification

Experience
Essential

• Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
• Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
• Has experience in one of the following: general practice, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
• Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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).
• Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
• A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. Modules must include assessment of clinical examination skills and non-medical prescribing.

Desirable

• MSc (Advanced Practice)
• Mentorship qualification

Experience
Essential

• Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
• Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
• Has experience in one of the following: general practice, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
• Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.

Skills Required