Senior Practitioner - UTC

Senior Practitioner - UTC

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for Senior UTC Practitioners to join the Gateshead Urgent Care Service, working at the Blaydon Urgent Treatment Centre and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). This role supports patient care, provides mentorship to junior staff, and manages front‑desk streaming at QEH to ensure patients receive appropriate care.

About Us

Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the QEH, Blaydon UTC and Bensham Hospital. Established in 2005, we employ around 4,800 staff and operate 444 hospital beds. Our core values are expressed through the ICORE acronym:
Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

Details

• Date posted: 29 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number:
• Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital UTC & Blaydon UTC, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based, patient‑focused care and treatment planning primarily in the UTC setting but also throughout all areas of Urgent and Emergency Care.
• Use national and local guidelines to support safe decision‑making and practice.
• Perform sound history taking, clinical skills and maintain knowledge of illness and injuries.
• Order relevant investigations, interpret results (e.g., x‑rays) and act on findings appropriately.
• Prescribe medications suitable to treatment plans.
• Continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework and ensure ongoing professional development.
• Work flexibly across ED and UTCs, serving as Shift Lead at QEH and Blaydon UTCs and managing front‑desk streaming.
• Mentor junior colleagues, supporting both formal and informal development.
• Implement change and lead clinical development initiatives.

Person Specification Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or equivalent qualification for allied health professionals.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent for allied health professionals.
• Completion of a clinical skills course and nurse competencies.

Experience

• Recent experience in an acute setting.
• Autonomous working.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience leading clinical development and managing change.
• Experience working in a first‑contact role (e.g., primary care or ED).

Skills / Attributes / Knowledge

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Leadership skills and innovation.
• Flexible working and the ability to work under pressure.
• Capacity to organise and prioritise workload.
• Clear, concise record‑keeping and reporting.
• Understanding of child protection skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced / Immediate life support.
• Paediatric clinical skills and competencies (attained or in progress).
• Non‑medical prescribing (working towards, completion within 18 months).
• Teaching qualification / mentorship.

Experience

• Multidisciplinary/multi‑agency working.
• Research, audit or quality improvement projects.
• Previous work as a nurse practitioner or in an acute setting.

Skills / Attributes / Knowledge

• Skills specific to an acute setting.

Physical Requirements Essential

• Ability to move and handle safely without causing harm.

Desirable

• Training in moving and handling procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital UTC & Blaydon UTC, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
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