UTC Developmental Practitioner Post
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-26-0372 |
Summary
Undertake assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with urgent but nonlifethreatening conditions. Manage undifferentiated, undiagnosed presentations across all age groups. Perform clinical examinations including minor injury and minor illness presentations. Provide safe, evidencebased, timely decisionmaking, escalating concerns appropriately. Undertake clinical procedures such as wound care, suturing/gluing, fracture management, and medicines administration. Work towards (or maintain) independent prescribing status where applicable. Support streaming and triage functions to ensure patients are routed safely and efficiently. Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with NMC/HCPC and local standards. Practice in accordance with professional codes, safeguarding frameworks, and infection prevention standards. Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrate reflective practice and engage in continuous professional development. Follow a structured competency framework with defined milestones. Engage in supervised practice sessions with advanced practitioners and medical staff. Complete mandatory training and skills portfolios in advanced history taking, clinical examination, diagnostic reasoning, and minor illness/minor injury management. Demonstrate increasing autonomy and leadership as competencies are achieved.