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County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Care PractitionerThe closing date is 22 August 2025 County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high-performing organisation with a track record of success. We are seeking to appoint Emergency Care Practitioners within the Urgent Care Centre and See & Treat Service at University Hospital of North Durham. The UTC is currently an out-of-hours service, and rotation into the See & Treat service within ED is required. This provides an opportunity to become an expert in both fields, supported by the UTC staff as well as ED. We are looking to appoint at band 7 level; however, candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered with an annex until the criteria are fulfilled. Successful applicants will receive training and a dynamic approach to healthcare. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and wish to be part of a great team, we welcome your application. Main duties of the jobSupport in implementing systems and processes that ensure high-quality service in Urgent Care & See & Treat. Provide telephone and face-to-face consultations, including home visits for patients with unscheduled and emergency care needs, over a 24/7 period. Work autonomously at a level appropriate to your clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice. Assess, diagnose, and manage patients from the first point of contact to discharge or referral, often analyzing highly complex facts and situations. Prescribe treatment within the scope of practice, including non-medical prescribing or Patient Group Directives. Ensure appropriate, timely, and seamless referral to other health and social care agencies through effective communication and negotiation strategies. Support the Clinical Service Manager in developing and promoting a high-quality service based on best practice and sound theoretical knowledge. The post holder should have the dexterity and accuracy required, e.g., limb manipulations, intravenous injections. About usIf you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produceALLcertificates stated as essential in the person specification to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites—Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. Our services also include a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community settings and home care. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions are available in the adverts supporting documents. Over-reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. From April 9th, 2025, healthcare assistants must have at least two years of NHS experience as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (consideration is only if you meet this criterion and have a current visa expiring within 3 months). Job responsibilitiesThe UTC is currently an out-of-hours service, and rotation into the See & Treat service within ED is required. This provides an opportunity to become an expert in both fields, supported by UTC and ED staff. We are looking to appoint at band 7; however, candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered with an annex until the criteria are fulfilled. Successful applicants will receive training and a dynamic approach to healthcare. If motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to join a great team, we welcome your application. Person SpecificationQualificationsBachelor Degree (Level 6) Masters Qualification in Clinical Skills (Level 7) and Urgent Care competencies Experience at Band 6 level as a Registered Nurse/Practitioner Relevant clinical experience Current ILS and PILS certification Paediatric Clinical Skills (Level 7) with competencies signed off Minor Injury training and competencies signed off Teaching qualification Completed Core Essential Training (internal applicants) Experience working as an autonomous practitioner Skills & KnowledgeAbility to monitor and audit standards of care within the team Specialist clinical reasoning skills for diagnosis and intervention Child and adult protection knowledge Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology Experience conducting clinical audits Effective workload organization and prioritization Sound judgment under pressure Effective communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to work flexibly and adhere to regulations Enthusiasm and energy to work under pressure Critical and inquisitive approach to work Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development Statutory RegistrationRegistered General Nurse with NMC Registration or HCPC Registration ExperienceExperience at Band 6 level Expertise and knowledge, supported by CPD in clinical assessment, treatment, and evaluation Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro-rata.#J-18808-Ljbffr