Locum General Practitioner (GP) - Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Type: Locum

System: Adastra

Pay: £85 to £110 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced and dedicated General Practitioners to join a fast-paced Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The role involves managing urgent and unscheduled care needs, assessing and treating a wide range of acute primary care conditions, and ensuring optimal patient flow within the service.

This role is ideal for GPs with a strong background in urgent and emergency care who thrive in a dynamic, high demand setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations with patients presenting urgent care needs.
• Provide triage services where required, ensuring effective prioritisation of patient care.
• Deliver timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across all age groups.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records in line with UTC guidelines.
• Complete clinical coding requirements and documentation in accordance with Trust and organisational standards.
• Manage referrals to acute specialties, emergency departments, or community services as appropriate.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, health promotion, and appropriate NHS service use.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with UTC formulary and, where applicable, dispense from stock.
• Prepare and complete discharge summaries for all treated patients.
• Ensure safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, following UTC and national policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits, incident reporting, and governance reviews.
• Work closely with the nursing team, paramedics, allied health professionals, and GP colleagues to deliver a seamless and effective service.
• Support and mentor junior doctors, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practise in the UK.
• MRCGP qualification or equivalent.
• Clear DBS
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience as a GP.
• Experience working in an urgent care, UTC, or A&E setting.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Experience using Adastra or similar urgent care IT systems.
• Familiarity with NHS urgent and emergency care pathways.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner locum Opportunity

Location: Watford
Service: Urgent Care
System: Adastra
Rate: £48 - £55 (Days) / £60 - £65 (Nights)

Working Hours & Flexibility
We offer flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle:

• Day Shifts: Standard or long shifts.
• Night Shifts: Standard or long shifts.
• Weekdays & Weekends: Full-time or part-time availability.

The Role

A busy Urgent Care Centre (UCC) seeking experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, patient-focused environment that prioritises high-quality care. As an ENP, you will work both autonomously and collaboratively to provide outstanding care to patients presenting with minor illnesses and injuries. You’ll be a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering excellent urgent care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage minor injuries and illnesses.
• Provide care for both adult and paediatric patients.
• Use Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to administer treatments.
• Document patient information accurately using Adastra.
• Collaborate with the wider clinical team to improve patient outcomes.

Compliance Requirements:

• Professional Registration: Current NMC registration as an ENP.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of managing minor injuries and illnesses, including paediatrics.
• Qualifications: Accredited minor injuries and minor illness qualifications.
• DBS Check: Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferably on the Update Service).
• Mandatory Training: Up-to-date certificates in:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)/Immediate Life Support (ILS)
  • Safeguarding (Adults & Children)
  • Infection Control
  • Health and Safety Awareness
• Right to Work: Proof of UK work eligibility.
• Immunisations: Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and TB.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.

If you’re an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner ready for a new challenge in a supportive urgent care setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Exciting Opportunity for ANPs/ACPs /ECPs!

Service: Urgent Care

Location: Portsmouth

Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Ltd or sole trader, increased rates over weekends and Bank Holidays)

Client Overview: A leading provider of Out of Hours (OOH) and Urgent Treatment services catering to patients across Portsmouth. Embrace a dynamic healthcare environment where ACPs, ANPs and ECPs lead the way, supported by expert GPs. Services are strategically positioned adjacent to NHS Emergency Departments, ensuring seamless referral pathways for comprehensive patient care.

Service and Role:

• Lead clinical decision-making delivering urgent care services with precision using the Adastra.
• Conduct face-to-face consultations in clinics, with opportunities for home visits and tele-health consultations.
• Embrace varied shifts, including weekdays and weekends, to provide care during both in-hours and predominantly out-of-hours.
• Collaborate with a diverse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to optimize patient treatment strategies.
• Apply advanced clinical skills to assess and manage urgent medical cases, ensuring timely interventions for patient well-being.

Fully Qualified ACP,ANP or ECP.

Independent NMP (V300) qualification, along with experience in minor injuries and illness.

Hold a recent DBS check dated within the last 12 months or on the update service.

Maintain up-to-date mandatory training, registrations, and immunizations.

MSc Advanced Nursing Practice with recordable specialist qualification with NMC.

Seize this opportunity to contribute significantly to urgent care provision, leveraging your expertise to enhance patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.

Apply Now!

About Our Client:

Our client is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working in partnership with health and care commissioners and local communities. They are dedicated to improving patient experiences and outcomes through efficient and innovative service delivery. Their wide-ranging services include Adult and Children’s Community Health, Urgent Care, Sexual Health, and Adult Social Care. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our client’s busy Urgent Treatment Centre in Reading. As an ANP, you will be an integral part of a committed healthcare team, delivering exceptional clinical care to patients.

Service: Urgent Treatment Centre
Location: Reading
Rate: £45 - £50 per hour (Ltd or sole trader, with increased rates for weekends and Bank Holidays)

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in line with best practice.
• Work autonomously in various settings, including Primary and Secondary Care, Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC), Out of Hours (OOH) services, or Accident & Emergency (A&E).
• Lead and support the clinical team, promoting collaboration and excellence.
• Stay informed on local and national healthcare strategies and policies.
• Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and professional standards of advanced practice.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Fully qualified ACP, ANP, or ECP with a recognised specialist qualification.
• Completed Masters-level modules in Advanced Clinical Assessment & Management and Consultation Skills (or equivalent experience).
• Registered non-medical prescriber (V300).
• Demonstrated experience in managing minor injuries and illnesses.
• Up to date with all mandatory training, registrations, and immunisations.
• Possess a valid DBS check dated within the last 12 months or registered on the DBS update service.

Desirable:

• Leadership experience or relevant qualifications.
• Experience in paediatrics and the ability to recognise and treat acutely unwell children.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Birmingham

Service: Urgent Treatment Centre

Location: Birmingham

Rate: £45 - £50 per hour (Ltd or sole trader, with increased rates for weekends and Bank Holidays)

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our client’s busy Urgent Treatment Centre in Birmingham. As an ANP, you will play a key role in a caring and committed team, delivering outstanding clinical care to patients.

Main Duties:

• Adhere to evidence-based practice in all clinical decisions.
• Operate independently in healthcare settings, including primary and secondary care, Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC), Out of Hours (OOH) services, or Accident & Emergency (A&E).
• Lead and support your team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Stay up-to-date with local and national healthcare strategies and policies.
• Understand and uphold the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of advanced practice.
• Perform medication reviews and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

About Our Client: Our client is one of the UK’s foremost independent providers of community health and care services. They work in partnership with health and care commissioners and local communities to transform services, prioritising patient experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Their services encompass a wide range, from adult and children’s community health to urgent care, sexual health, and adult social care.

Ideal Candidate:

Essential:

• Fully qualified ACP, ANP, or ECP with a recognised specialist qualification.
• Completed Masters-level modules in Advanced Clinical Assessment & Management and Consultation Skills (or equivalent experience).
• Registered as a non-medical prescriber (V300).
• Proven experience in managing minor injuries and illnesses.
• Current with all mandatory training, registrations, and immunisations.
• Possess a recent DBS check dated within the last 12 months or be registered on the update service.

Desirable:

• Leadership experience or relevant qualifications.
• Paediatric experience with the ability to recognise and treat acutely unwell children.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions.

ThinkLocum is collaborating with an award-winning Urgent Care service provider with strategically located sites across the West Midlands. These locations within NHS Trusts streamline x-ray requests and A&E referrals.

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) seeking consistent locum work in the in medical and nursing industry? Look no further!

Position Details:

Services: Urgent Care
System: Adastra
Shifts: Monday to Sunday - 24 hours
Locations: Dudley
Rates: £44 - £47 per hour (payment via your Ltd company or as a sole trader)

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully Qualified ANP
• Independent NMP (V300) qualification with experience in minor injuries and illnesses
• Hold a recent DBS check dated within the last 12 months or on the update service
• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training, registrations, and immunizations
• MSc Advanced Nursing Practice with a qualification with NMC

If you are interested, please contact us at your earliest convenience.