Bank Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Overview

As UTC ECP you lead clinical practice within a diverse, multi‑disciplinary team and provide expert support on each shift. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patient care autonomously, guiding junior staff and influencing Urgent Care in Southeast London. The role offers CPD links with VTS and Greenwich University and opportunities to contribute to new UTC models of care. It is a permanent, night-shift position with year-round service.

Pay / Benefits

• NHS Pension
• Occupational sickness pay entitlement
• Counselling services
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Membership – Benenden Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for patients through the streaming process
• Assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate treatment using advanced clinical knowledge
• Assess diagnostics (ECG, bloods, urinalysis, X-ray)
• Discuss treatment options with patients and carers before decisions
• Initiate and adjust clinical management as appropriate
• Contribute to care guidelines and standards across the health economy
• Implement Health and Safety and Risk Management practices
• Deliver Clinical Governance; participate in audits in the UTC
• Provide leadership for other clinical team members within UTC

Key requirements

• Emergency Care Practitioner (Minor Injuries and Minor Ill illnesses Level 6 or above)
• Minimum 2 years experience in Primary, Urgent or Emergency Care in last 5 years
• Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS/Cerner/Adastra/CLEO)
• Active professional registration (GMC or NMC)
• UK NHS appraisal history
• Ability to travel to all service sites
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
• Autonomous working style within a team

• Excellent communication with internal teams, practices, and hospital trusts
• Empathy and emotional support for patients and carers
• Capability to identify barriers to understanding and adapt communication
• Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS/Cerner/Adastra/CLEO)
• Competence in clinical examination and use of clinical equipment
• ECG, blood tests, urinalysis interpretation

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