Advanced Nurse Practitioner Band 7/8a
| Posting date: | 23 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Whitby, YO211DP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | B0654-25-0021 |
Summary
To function as an autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Whitby Urgent Treatment Centre, providing a high standard of clinical care to patients presenting with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. The post-holder will demonstrate expert clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills, including independent prescribing, to manage the complete episode of care for patients with minor illnesses and injuries. 2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice: To autonomously assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients in an unscheduled care setting. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological, psychological, and social perspective. Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as pathology, X-rays, and ECGs, and make diagnoses based on the findings. Perform a range of clinical procedures including, but not limited to, wound closure (suturing/gluing), incision and drainage of abscesses, and application of plaster casts/splints. Utilise independent non-medical prescribing skills to prescribe safe, effective, and appropriate medication as per the formulary. Make clear, professionally autonomous decisions regarding patient management, including discharge or referral to other specialities as appropriate. Provide expert health advice and education to patients and their carers. Professional and Leadership: To act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing professional leadership to the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team. Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and standards to enhance patient care. Participate in clinical supervision and mentorship for junior staff and students (Band 8a focus). Take responsibility for managing one's own workload and patient caseload within the UTC. 3. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The role is based in a busy Urgent Treatment Centre, requiring the management of a varied and unpredictable caseload. The post-holder will work 12-hour "Long Day" shifts (08:00-20:00) as per the published roster