Urgent Care Centre Health Care Professional

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Paramedic Practitioner who is able to prescribe to join our Urgent Care team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent, but not emergency, attention.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contribute to ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness of the wider healthcare service.

About us

Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance (BWPCA) is the collaborative voice of general practice across the Berkshire West Place within the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System. We bring together GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to work at scale, enabling innovation, influencing system change, and delivering services that meet the needs of our local populations.

BWPCA plays a vital role in shaping the future of primary care by strengthening partnerships, developing the workforce, and ensuring general practice is a central and equal partner in integrated care. Our work supports sustainability, equity, and improved outcomes for patients across Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Clinically Responsible To: Clinical Lead GP Managerially Responsible To: Head of Services Tenure: Fixed term contract until March 2027 Base: On-site (sessional shifts) Remuneration: £50 55,000 per year (dependent on experience) salaried position.

1. Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Paramedic Practitioner who is able to prescribe to join our Urgent Care team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent, but not emergency, attention.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contribute to ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness of the wider healthcare service.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with acute illness or injury.
• Deliver appropriate treatment, management plans, and clinical interventions within your scope of practice.
• Prioritise patient needs based on clinical urgency and safety.

Coordination & Referral

• Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and smooth transition of care.
• Refer patients to relevant services, specialists, or emergency departments in line with clinical pathways.
• Provide clear, tailored information to patients and families about condition management, medication use, and safety netting advice.
• Offer guidance on lifestyle improvements and when to seek further medical attention.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
• Record all patient interactions using appropriate systems and coding protocols.

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and relevant training to stay up to date with clinical best practice and protocols.

3. Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN or HCPC registered Paramedic with prescribing capability.
• Significant post registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• Competent in nurse led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
• Experience in nurse led triage and fast paced clinical environments.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
• Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
• Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).

4. Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

5. Working Conditions

• The role may involve working evenings, weekends, and public holidays on a sessional basis.
• The position may require prolonged standing and some physical activity, including bending and lifting. Manual dexterity is essential.

Person Specification Experience

• Significant post registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• Competent in nurse led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
• Experience in nurse led triage and fast paced clinical environments.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
• Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN or HCPC registered Paramedic with prescribing capability.
• Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
• Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience The rate is £50 55,000 per year dependent on experience.