Important Visa Information
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust welcomes international applications and is able to offer a certificate of sponsorship to eligible candidates. However, it is essential that you verify your eligibility for UK work authorization with the employer before applying, even if sponsorship is offered.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Care Practitioner to join our established team working in Urgent Treatment Centres across County Durham and Darlington. This exciting opportunity offers a permanent position based at Shotley Bridge Urgent Treatment Centre, with the flexibility to work across other UTC bases as required. The role operates 24/7 with shift patterns including day and night shifts.
Company Information
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also operate a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and deliver care from multiple community hospitals including Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and patients’ homes.
Job Details
Job Reference: C9439-2526-1010
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
Band: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Location: Urgent Treatment Centre, Shotley Bridge Community Hospital, Consett, DH8 0NB
Closing Date: 01 December 2025
Main Duties
The successful candidate will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, treating, or referring patients of all age ranges with a broad spectrum of minor illness and injury presentations. You will be responsible for prescribing medications within your scope of professional practice as an Independent Prescriber or via Patient Group Directions.
You will prioritize patients through telephone triage or face-to-face assessment and carry out clinical assessments within the Urgent Treatment Centre or patients’ homes. The role requires maintaining accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with NMC/HCPC guidelines and Trust policies.
You will manage and coordinate resources within the Urgent Treatment Centre on a day-to-day basis, practice cost-effective healthcare, and contribute to the development of guidelines, policies, and protocols to support service delivery. Leadership qualities are essential as you will inspire others, demonstrate the Trust’s values, and create improvements in Unscheduled Care.
Person Specification – Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration or AHP with HCPC registration, with 3 years post-registration experience
- First degree in health-related subject
- Masters level qualification in clinical assessment
- Paediatric clinical skills
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake this
- Mentorship/Supervisor Qualification
Special Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Flexible and adaptable with regard to shift patterns and working across other UTC bases as required
Experience:
- Working in high pressured dynamic situations
- Advanced communication with all disciplines
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to manage patients’ journeys independently from assessment to discharge or referral
Person Specification – Desirable Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minor Injuries Structured Learning with commitment to Degree-level qualification
Experience:
- Evidence of budgetary control
- Evidence of inspirational leadership
- Computer literate with ability to use relevant systems (e.g., Systm One, Excel, Word, Teams)
- Evidence of relevant clinical experience (e.g., Urgent, Primary, or Unscheduled Care)
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
We welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. If you are an overseas applicant, you will need to present criminal record certificates from each country where you 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website using the reference number C9439-2526-1010. Make sure to include evidence of all qualifications and experience as outlined in the person specification. If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
For international applicants, please verify your eligibility for UK work authorization before applying. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification to complete pre-employment checks.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Team Manager: Alison Beales
Email: Allison.beales@nhs.net
Phone: 01207 594 657
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as these groups are currently under-represented in our organization.
Please note that over-reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check official UK government websites.
Supporting Documents
The following documents are available to download: Job Description (DOCX, 873 KB), New Recruitment Brochure (PDF, 807 KB), and ID Checks (PDF, 434 KB). You may also find our Library Knowledge and Learning Centre Services helpful, and more information about our Trust is available on our website.
For privacy information, please refer to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice. We look forward to receiving your application and hope you will consider joining our dedicated team of healthcare professionals.