UTC Lead Emergency Care Practitioner
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton, SO16 6YDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer you a fantastic opportunity to join our team. Job Title: UTC Lead Emergency...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative Band 8a Lead Emergency Care Practitioner to join our new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be enhanced through a model supporting 60% direct clinical care balanced with 40% leadership and management responsibilities.
The new UTC will be co-located on site with our Emergency Department (ED), which has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognised for its clinical academic work in emergency care. The Emergency Department was rated outstanding in the Effective and Caring domains and good in all others during our last CQC inspection. We are proud of the care we deliver and constantly seek to improve it.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register or Allied Health Professional with HCPC Registration
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Post graduate speciality specialist training - WECC Minors Emergency Practitioner Qualification, Urgent Care Qualification or equivalent in Minor Injuries and Illnesses
- Evidence Supporting Learners in Practice
- Current IRMER Certificate
- ILS and PILS
- Up to date knowledge of current guidelines relating to Urgent/Emergency Care
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
- Previous experience of working at band 7 level
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
Desirable
- Psychological Assessment course
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
- Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)
Values and behaviours
Essential: - Patients First; - Always Improving; - Working Together
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First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
30 September 2026
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