About this role
Job summary
Role:Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Minor Injuries and Illness UnitLocation:The Wilmslow Hospital, Cheshire
Hours: Full-time 37.5hrs pw (Currently unit is open 8-8 Mon-Fri but this will be extended to weekends )
Permanent Contract Salary:Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or ACP to join our Minor Injuries and Illness Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously within a fast-paced, patient-focused service, delivering high-quality care to patients presenting with a wide range of minor injuries and acute illnesses.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be able to clearly demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills at an advanced level. The practitioner will practice autonomously and also within a defined multidisciplinary team in accordance with local guidelines and protocols. To provide initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, the post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the decision making process with support from the acute medical physicians as required. They will deliver a professional approach to the provision of high quality nursing care, acting as a role model to junior staff. There will be an expectation that the post holder works in the inpatient assessment areas when required.
Job Description Summar
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients with minor injuries and illnesses
Prescribe medications and request and interpret Xrays, investigations within scope of practice
Provide definitive treatment, advice, and safe discharge or referral planning
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including GPs and emergency care services
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to colleagues
Contribute to audit, service improvement, and quality initiatives
Ensure patient safety, safeguarding, and evidence-based care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional (NMC) Qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Practitioner with MSc-level education or equivalent Paediatric and adult experience Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Previous experience in a Minor Injuries or Urgent Treatment Centre Significant experience in urgent, emergency, or primary care settings Proven ability to practice autonomously and make complex clinical decisions Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Desirable
Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification Experience in quality improvement or service development work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address The Wilmslow Hospital
52 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)