Urgent Care Practitioner
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5NG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs. Obtain detailed and accurate histories using advanced history-taking techniques. Perform systematic physical examinations appropriate to the presenting complaint. Formulate differential diagnoses using advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Develop evidence-based management plans in accordance with local and national guidelines. Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients within professional scope of practice. Identify patients requiring escalation and initiate appropriate emergency interventions. Recognise the deteriorating patient and act promptly using NEWS2 and recognised escalation pathways. Safely assess both adult and paediatric patients where competent. Order, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations including point-of-care testing where appropriate. Request and interpret investigations in accordance with local policies. Refer patients appropriately to emergency departments, specialty services, community services or primary care. Provide effective safety-netting advice and discharge planning. Prioritise patients according to clinical urgency. Recognise red flag symptoms and emergency presentations. Direct patients to the most appropriate care pathway. Manage patient flow safely within the urgent care service. Escalate concerns immediately where patient deterioration is identified.Non-Medical Prescribing The post holder is desired to be a qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber and will: Prescribe safely and effectively within their scope of competence. Utilise national and local prescribing guidelines. Demonstrate antimicrobial stewardship principles. Prescribe in accordance with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Competency Framework. Monitor prescribing practice through audit and reflective practice. Maintain prescribing competence through continuing professional development.Advanced Clinical Decision Making The post holder will demonstrate: Advanced critical thinking. Clinical judgement. Risk assessment. Independent decision making. Diagnostic reasoning. Recognition of uncertainty. Appropriate escalation of complex cases. Safe autonomous practice.Communication Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers. Deliver difficult or sensitive information professionally. Liaise effectively with GPs, ambulance services, emergency departments and community services. Complete accurate, contemporaneous electronic clinical records. Participate in safeguarding discussions where appropriate.Safeguarding Recognise safeguarding concerns affecting adults and children. Escalate concerns in accordance with safeguarding policies. Demonstrate professional curiosity. Ensure safeguarding documentation is completed appropriately. Participate in multi-agency working.Clinical Governance Participate in clinical audit. Support incident reporting and learning. Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal. Maintain professional registration and competence. Comply with organisational policies and national standards.Information Technology The post holder will demonstrate competence in: Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems. Clinical documentation. Digital prescribing systems. NHS clinical software. Microsoft Office applications. Electronic referrals. Clinical coding where applicable. Email and digital communication systems. Excellent computer literacy is essential to support safe clinical practice and accurate record keeping.Professional Responsibilities Work autonomously within agreed scope of practice. Maintain registration with the relevant professional body. Maintain professional indemnity where applicable. Participate in mandatory training. Maintain continuing professional development. Act as a role model for junior staff and students. Support education and mentorship within the service.