Job Description

A small number of vacancies have arisen for Practitioners to join our friendly, supportive, Nurse led teams at the Edgware and the Finchley Walk-in Centres. We may consider offering support and training for those who do not have the full educational or practical experience for the Band 7 role.



These centres offer a high standard of unscheduled care daily from 8am to 8pm for patients attending with a wide variety of undifferentiated conditions, most usually minor illnesses and injuries. These centres are staffed primarily by teams of experienced Nurse practitioners with the additional support of General Practitioners and other allied healthcare professionals.



Why work with us?



We provide an educationally focused environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop your repertoire of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge, through work-based education and training. There is a practice educator supporting across both walk in centre's.



We have an excellent track record of supporting clinicians through programmes of further advanced training such as the Non-Medical Prescribing.



With the support of our team of highly experiences 8A advanced practitioners we will enable you to develop other skills, such as mentoring and co-ordinating the day-to-day operations of the department.



Opportunities are also available for suitable advanced practitioners to progress to senior 8a roles.



Both sites have X-ray facilities enabling a wide range of clinical experience.



What do you need to join our team?



A current NMC/ HCP registration with and Advanced Clinical Practice Level 7 qualification or accredited minor injury, minor illness and physical assessment qualification are essential for this post.



The successful candidate must demonstrate previous consolidation and application of their knowledge and skills with respect to the independent assessment and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated healthcare complaints.



Evidence of this may be demonstrated through previous autonomous practice in a Walk-in or Urgent Care Centre, in a Community setting or in an Emergency Department.



Skills in X-ray interpretation, fracture management and wound closure are highly desirable.



An independent Nurse Prescriber or child nurse qualification would be highly advantageous.



Band 6



A current NMC/ HCP registration.



Previous experience working in a Walk-in or Urgent Care Centre, in a community setting or in an Emergency Department is essential.



An advanced practice level 7 course or accredited minor injuries and minor illness qualification are highly desirable for this post, but training would be provided to successful candidates without all of the above.



An independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification would be highly advantageous



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.