Urgent Care Practitioner

Band 6 Urgent Care Practitioner – Derby NHS Service Care Solutions

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Urgent Care Practitioner to support one of our NHS partners based in Derby. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible work within a busy and supportive urgent care environment.

Shift Patterns The service offers mainly daytime shifts, including:

• 08:00 – 16:00
• 10:15 – 20:45

Once fully approved and compliant, clinicians will have the ability to self book from the available shifts.

Role Overview As a Band 6 Urgent Care Practitioner, you will work autonomously to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of urgent and unplanned presentations across both adult and paediatric populations.

Key Clinical Responsibilities Minor Illness Experienced in managing:

• Respiratory infections
• ENT conditions
• Abdominal pain
• Urinary symptoms
• Dermatology and rashes
• Viral illnesses
• General infections

Minor Injuries Competent in:

• Sprains and strains
• Simple fractures
• Wound assessment and closure
• Burns and scalds
• Soft?tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal presentations

Paediatrics Ability to assess and treat children aged:

• 0–12 months
• 12–24 months
• 24 months
  Competent with fever management, rashes, viral illness, and minor injuries.

Mental Health Management

• Initial assessment and risk evaluation
• Support for crisis presentations
• Management of low level mental health concerns
• Appropriate escalation and safeguarding

Pregnancy Related Illnesses

• Triage of early-pregnancy symptoms
• Identifying red flag concerns
• Safe management and referral according to guidelines

Ideal Candidate

• Registered Nurse, Paramedic, or Allied Health Professional
• Previous experience within Urgent Care, Walk In Centres, A&E, or GP Out?of?Hours
• Confident working autonomously
• Comfortable treating both adults and children

What We Offer

• Flexible, self bookable shifts
• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across various NHS services
• Full assistance with compliance and onboarding

How to Apply To apply or request more information, please send your up to date CV to:

andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk