Job summary An exciting opportunity exists for progressive forward-thinking Senior Staff nurses to join our high performing and enthusiastic team in the Urgent Treatment Centre based currently at the Royal London Hospital. We are proud to be rated GOOD by the CQC and consistently achieve above 95% for the 4 hour KPI. Our community has one of the youngest average ages in the country and we are among the most diverse. We have some of the wealthiest companies and some of the most deprived communities in an area of less than 8 square miles, where we house 325,000 residents. The Urgent Treatment Centre sees approximately 280 patients per day for face to face appointments. We provide NHS111 direct booking telephone appointments during the day for patients with an Urgent care disposition in addition to this. These important patient encounters make us one of the busiest in the country. We also provide out of hours GP cover for our borough. We are co-located to the Emergency Department of the acute trust where we have established close working relationships. What we offer: Working in a diverse supportive environment committed to the personal and professional development of our team you will be encouraged to expand your working horizons and consolidate clinical skills. For the right candidate there will be opportunities to commence ANP training with university based modules and clinical supervision. Main duties of the job The post holder will be a shift leader on a regular basis assisting the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe care to our patients in a timely manner ensuring our KPIs are continued to be met. Promoting best practice in health, safety and security independently clerking some patients with minor problems once training has been provided. The post holder will have all the necessary experience to notice patient deterioration and respond quickly and safely during emergency situations. Taking part in clinical teaching sessions and onward education developing own knowledge and that of others. About us Tower Hamlets GP Care Group (The Care Group) was incorporated as a community interest company limited by shares in September 2014. Every general practice in Tower Hamlets owns one share of £1. The Care Group was formed to manage borough level contracts on behalf of the practices, deliver primary care led services and support general practices, and to be the provider voice of primary care in the wider health and social care system. Read up more about Tower Hamlets GP Care Group, click here: https://www.gpcaregroup.org/ The Care Group is also a member of Tower Hamlets Together, a place-based integrated partnership, which includes Bart's Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Council for Voluntary Services. Click here to know more about Tower Hamlets Together partnership- https://www.towerhamletstogether.com/ The key priorities for the Care Group are: Innovation and support for primary care Being a great place to work Integrating primary and community care Providing of high-quality cost-effective care to local people Influencing improvements in health outcomes Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number E0136-25-0001 Job locations Royal London Hospital St Augustine With St Philip'S Church Newark Street London E1 2AA Job description Job responsibilities Work closely with the General Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners in early senior assessment, instigating investigations when required at the earliest opportunity to help with flow Act as role model for the Nursing and Health Care Assistant team Recognise the deteriorating patient and respond in emergency situations Assist with general nursing duties such as venepuncture, ECG and urine dipstick Ensure infection control standards are upheld and act as a champion Ensure that stock and medications are monitored and available Ensure clinical equipment is clean and working Act as patient advocate, providing information and advice and chaperoning patients when required Job description Job responsibilities Work closely with the General Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners in early senior assessment, instigating investigations when required at the earliest opportunity to help with flow Act as role model for the Nursing and Health Care Assistant team Recognise the deteriorating patient and respond in emergency situations Assist with general nursing duties such as venepuncture, ECG and urine dipstick Ensure infection control standards are upheld and act as a champion Ensure that stock and medications are monitored and available Ensure clinical equipment is clean and working Act as patient advocate, providing information and advice and chaperoning patients when required Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of working in a high pressured environment such as ED/UTC/WIC/GP Personal and People Development Essential Ability to demonstrate teaching skills Qualifications Essential NMC registered with 2 years post reg experience Experience Essential Evidence of coordinating/leading an area on a regular basis and escalating patients as appropriate Skills and Abilities Essential Venepuncture skills Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of working in a high pressured environment such as ED/UTC/WIC/GP Personal and People Development Essential Ability to demonstrate teaching skills Qualifications Essential NMC registered with 2 years post reg experience Experience Essential Evidence of coordinating/leading an area on a regular basis and escalating patients as appropriate Skills and Abilities Essential Venepuncture skills 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. 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. 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 Tower Hamlets GP Care Group Address Royal London Hospital St Augustine With St Philip'S Church Newark Street London E1 2AA Employer's website https://www.gpcaregroup.org/section/387/Home (Opens in a new tab)