Job summary We have an exciting opportunity available for a permanent Urgent care Practitioner to join our Urgent Care Team. You will be part of a forward thinking and dynamic directorate who have recently been recognised for their achievements by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We are currently in the process of commencing a tees alliance with James cook where we are part of a team opening a new UCC at James Cook working alongside Redcar. Main duties of the job North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust aim to be the healthcare provider of choice by putting patients first, delivering efficient, safe and reliable services, enabling excellence, encouraging innovation and embracing learning, knowledge and change. Fundamentally, "Putting Patients First" is what we stand for and believe in and it is important as a Trust we create a person centred approach across the organisation embedding a culture which engages and enables all staff to add value to Patient experience which is demonstrated through Patient Safety and a quality service. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-EMC6554510-B Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities You will be working as part of a well established urgent care team and the wider multi disciplinary team to promote a good patient experience within the Trust. For further information contact Nicola Grieves or Matt Sheridan on x 82999 Job description Job responsibilities You will be working as part of a well established urgent care team and the wider multi disciplinary team to promote a good patient experience within the Trust. For further information contact Nicola Grieves or Matt Sheridan on x 82999 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered First Level Nurse or paramedic Physical Assessment & Disease Management skills. Paediatric Clinical Skills Minor Injury Experience First Level Degree in Nursing Acute care experience Desirable Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice or willingness to undertake Independent Nurse Prescriber Experience Essential Recent experience working in an autonomous practice role. Experience at band 6/7 in an acute setting. Paediatric emergency care experience. Leadership qualification Desirable Experience of working to protocols or guidelines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered First Level Nurse or paramedic Physical Assessment & Disease Management skills. Paediatric Clinical Skills Minor Injury Experience First Level Degree in Nursing Acute care experience Desirable Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice or willingness to undertake Independent Nurse Prescriber Experience Essential Recent experience working in an autonomous practice role. Experience at band 6/7 in an acute setting. Paediatric emergency care experience. Leadership qualification Desirable Experience of working to protocols or guidelines. 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)