Job summary
- Main area
- Urgent Care Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7853237-APR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Urgent Care Practitioner (UTC)
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC co-located with the Emergency Department) at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer the opportunity for an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to join our team at St Richard's Hospital, in Chichester.
We have seen demand grow in Urgent and Emergency Care and are therefore looking to expand our multi- disciplinary team with keen, motivated and expert individuals with a breadth of knowledge in the management of minor injuries and illness. We welcome Registered Nurses, Paramedics and Physiotherapists with relevant experience.
Working as an autonomous practitioner within our Urgent Treatment Centre, you will work alongside other practitioners to provide clinical expertise in treating and diagnosing adult and paediatric patients presenting with minor injuries and illness, promoting positive patient experience and quality care.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration or HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
- Manage own caseload as Urgent Care Practitioner.
- Undertake specific delegated management responsibilities. Management of Trainee Practitioners and junior nursing colleagues within scope of practice.
- Be a credible clinical expert in the management of minor illness and injuries and undertake teaching/development as required for all nursing staff to enhance knowledge and promote quality care.
- Supporting service development within the UTC, in conjunction with the Urgent Treatment Centre/Emergency Department Matron, Lead ACP & Head of Nursing.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload and responsibilities.
- Maintain flow of UTC patients in collaboration with senior nursing, medical and administrative colleagues.
- Ensure good personal time management to enable the unit to open/close promptly and all clinical staff to have appropriate refreshment breaks.
- Analyze and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnoses.
- Make independent treatment decisions based on the interpretation of results within own scope of practice, local and national guidance.
- Work within own scope of practice, with a view to expanding scope with appropriate teaching training and supervision.
- Perform specific procedures (e.g. suturing, foreign body removal, manipulation and relocation of fractures/dislocations) within scope of own practice, demonstrating high level of knowledge and skill.
- Prescribe within the scope of practice as a Registered Non-Medical prescriber.
- Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC) Registered Paramedic/Physio with HCPC
- Mentorship/PSPA certification or working towards
- Autonomous Practitioner – completed accredited minor illness/injury module and physical assessment modules at Level 6 or 7
- Leadership and management experience
- Ability to work under pressure and time restraints
- Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse/Paramedic/Physio
- Evidence of ongoing self development
- Evidence of developing others
- Currently working in UTC/ED/MIU/walk-in centre or similar setting
Desirable criteria
- A&E and /or other critical care course
- Leadership and Management Course
- Educated to Masters Level
- Non-Medical Prescriber (or working towards)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Liz Hayward
- Job title
- UTC Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Tom Pullen - Lead ACP
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