Urgent Care Practitioner - General Practice
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS8 3EU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A5381-25-0002 |
Summary
To provide high-quality, patient-focused urgent care services within the general practice setting. The Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with urgent and unscheduled care needs. Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the UCP will play a key role in enhancing access to same-day care and reducing pressure on GPs.Clinical Care Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations for urgent and same-day patient needs. Triage and manage patients presenting with minor illness, acute conditions, or exacerbations of chronic disease. Perform clinical assessments, take histories, examine patients, make diagnoses, and implement treatment plans. Administer medications, prescribe (if qualified), or refer patients appropriately in line with protocols. Provide wound care, basic procedures, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and other relevant assessments. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative teams to ensure coordinated patient care. Refer patients to community, secondary care, or urgent/emergency services when clinically appropriate. Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and other healthcare providers. Governance & Quality Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using the clinical system EMIS web. Participate in audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives. Follow practice policies and national guidelines (e.g., NICE, local ICB protocols). Attend clinical meetings, contribute to case discussions, and share learning. Professional Development Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and mandatory training. Participate in regular clinical supervision and appraisal. Undertake relevant CPD and support the education of colleagues and students where appropriate.