Senior UTC/WIC Practitioner
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1HR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9302-25-0607 |
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder Ensure the efficient use of resources by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision using evidence based practice within the Practitioner Role. Provide clinical and managerial expertise and act as a resource for all disciplines of staff and service users. To act as a role model in providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Head of Nursing and Matron to implement the recommendations of the nursing strategy. Lead and manage the establishment and future development of the service in collaboration with the Matron. Responsible for the delivery of a high quality service, ensuring that clinical care is organised to meet the needs of the individual whilst ensuring patient safety. Provide and deliver specialist care to patients with minor injuries/illnesses. Make autonomous clinical decisions and carry responsibility for them, including discharge or referral of patients to appropriate services. Act as a leader, motivating staff. Develop and deliver teaching programmes, undertaking relevant training, assess competence, provide clinical supervision and support in the clinical environment.