Job Description
Looking for your next step as an Advanced Practitioner? Join DHU Healthcare and make a real impact in patient care within a supportive, forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about high-quality care and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!
What DHU can offer you:
Location: Covering bases across Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, and Ilkeston, with 9 other peripheral bases operating at weekends.
Working Patterns: Bank Contract, 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, covering evenings, overnights and weekends (minimum requirement on x2 shifts per month)
Competitive salary: DHU Band 8b.0, £62,484 per annum (pro rata) with a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement
What DHU can offer you:
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can't always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.
What your typical day looks like:
* Providing independent, advanced clinical care for patients aged 12 weeks and older, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
* Performing and interpreting diagnostic investigations, identifying when specialist input is needed.
* Engaging clearly and confidently with patients and carers to support informed decision-making.
* Collaborating within a multi-professional team while maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.
* Prescribing medications within non-medical prescribing guidelines and ensuring safe discharge or appropriate referrals.
To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need:
* Registered and practicing with a recognized professional body.
* Registered as a non-medical prescriber.
* Completed at least two Level 7 modules, including Minor Illness & Minor Injury
* Ability to work autonomously within multi-professional teams.
* Skilled in assessing and managing complex conditions in both adults and children.
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at @
At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here,
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.
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