Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team at St Helens Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The post holder will work autonomously as a senior nurse within the UTC team seeing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems; triage, taking comprehensive histories, undertaking clinical examinations, diagnosing, planning & implementing care, administering medication and making referrals where appropriate. The Urgent Treatment Centre is located in the heart of St Helens centre and sees around 65,000 patients annually, and has onsite x-ray facilities. We work closely with both primary and secondary care to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Previous experience within a UTC/WIC/ ED is essential for this role. (Consideration will be given for those candidates practicing clinical skills in other autonomous roles). Interview to be confirmed. Main duties of the job Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Practice Maintains own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within NMC Code of conduct and Scope of professional practice Act as a resource for other members of the Urgent Treatment Centre Team Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach Promote a culture which utilizes latest evidence and best practice Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders and coordinators as required. We are pleased to inform you that the plans for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to come together as one new organisation have now been formally approved by the Secretary of State. Our new Trust will be called Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and will officially launch on Saturday 1 st July 2023. Any applicants who secure an offer of employment and/ or are due to commence their new role from 1st July 2023 onwards are advised that their conditional offer and contract of employment will be issued as per our normal recruitment process but will be under the new name of the organisation. All the details of the offers of employment and contracts of employment will remain as advertised and these changes will not affect your employment with us. About us The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals. From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care: CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate SAFETY that is of the highest standards COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients Our achievements include: Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Details Date posted 27 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 409-7005732-A Job locations St Helens UTC Corporation Street St Helens WA10 1HJ Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Practice Maintains own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within NMC Code of conduct and Scope of professional practice Act as a resource for other members of the Urgent Treatment Centre Team Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach Contribute to the development of the UTC service Promote a culture which utilizes latest evidence and best practice Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders and coordinators as required Work in a flexible way to support and maintain good team working practices Utilises analytical and judgemental skills in the assessment of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Exercise a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgement, treating independently or where necessary referral to other health care providers under the indirect supervision, and following discussion with the team leader Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care problems appropriate to level of competence and scope of practice Possess skills in the management of a range of minor illness and injuries and chronic disease management Undertake a range of advanced clinical procedures, under indirect supervision, until deemed competent Provide health promotion and education, screen patients for risk factors and early evidence of illness Supply and administer drugs, treatments and appliances under PGD as appropriate Initiate clinical tests and examinations as appropriate following discussion with team leader Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy Act as an advocate for the patient at all times Demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal and ethical issues with regard to nurse led services and professional accountability and responsibility ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain adequate and comprehensive documentation in accordance with NMC and local requirements of standards for record keeping Promote and maintain effective working relationships across the local health and social care community, service users and voluntary sectors Promote the development of clear systems of communication and referral both within the UTC and with other health care providers Maintain confidentiality as per local, national and NMC guidance Adapt personal communication skills to overcome barriers to communication and understanding Utilise I.T communication systems Demonstrate profession skill in facilitating effective and clear communication in dealings with sensitive or volatile situations i.e. child protection issues Utilise a variety of systems to communicate clinical information in accordance with the data protection act (fax, telephone, letter and email) TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and assessment of all learners in the clinical area, and facilitate opportunities for other health care personnel Awareness of the continuing development of nurse-led and other innovative models of health care provision Contribute to and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical benchmarking and guidelines Maintain own clinical and professional expertise by participation in clinical supervision, personal development planning and within the scope of professional practice and NMC Code of conduct Provide supervision and mentoring opportunities for junior UTC staff and students as appropriate Educate other members of staff utilizing formal and informal methods as appropriate LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate commitment to multidisciplinary team working across the local health economy As a member of the UTC team contributes ideas for service development to the management team Contribute to the development implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines as appropriate Participate in the development of an effective, nurse-led service utilizing a holistic, health needs approach Provide specialist clinical knowledge and advice to clinical colleagues, patients, carers/relatives Supervise new and junior staff i.e. health care assistants RESEARCH & AUDIT Participate in clinical audit as required Promote a research culture and actively encourage the utilization of evidence, research and audit to develop practice Utilise evidence to provide effective and appropriate care to clients. Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Practice Maintains own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within NMC Code of conduct and Scope of professional practice Act as a resource for other members of the Urgent Treatment Centre Team Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach Contribute to the development of the UTC service Promote a culture which utilizes latest evidence and best practice Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders and coordinators as required Work in a flexible way to support and maintain good team working practices Utilises analytical and judgemental skills in the assessment of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Exercise a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgement, treating independently or where necessary referral to other health care providers under the indirect supervision, and following discussion with the team leader Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care problems appropriate to level of competence and scope of practice Possess skills in the management of a range of minor illness and injuries and chronic disease management Undertake a range of advanced clinical procedures, under indirect supervision, until deemed competent Provide health promotion and education, screen patients for risk factors and early evidence of illness Supply and administer drugs, treatments and appliances under PGD as appropriate Initiate clinical tests and examinations as appropriate following discussion with team leader Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy Act as an advocate for the patient at all times Demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal and ethical issues with regard to nurse led services and professional accountability and responsibility ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain adequate and comprehensive documentation in accordance with NMC and local requirements of standards for record keeping Promote and maintain effective working relationships across the local health and social care community, service users and voluntary sectors Promote the development of clear systems of communication and referral both within the UTC and with other health care providers Maintain confidentiality as per local, national and NMC guidance Adapt personal communication skills to overcome barriers to communication and understanding Utilise I.T communication systems Demonstrate profession skill in facilitating effective and clear communication in dealings with sensitive or volatile situations i.e. child protection issues Utilise a variety of systems to communicate clinical information in accordance with the data protection act (fax, telephone, letter and email) TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and assessment of all learners in the clinical area, and facilitate opportunities for other health care personnel Awareness of the continuing development of nurse-led and other innovative models of health care provision Contribute to and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical benchmarking and guidelines Maintain own clinical and professional expertise by participation in clinical supervision, personal development planning and within the scope of professional practice and NMC Code of conduct Provide supervision and mentoring opportunities for junior UTC staff and students as appropriate Educate other members of staff utilizing formal and informal methods as appropriate LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate commitment to multidisciplinary team working across the local health economy As a member of the UTC team contributes ideas for service development to the management team Contribute to the development implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines as appropriate Participate in the development of an effective, nurse-led service utilizing a holistic, health needs approach Provide specialist clinical knowledge and advice to clinical colleagues, patients, carers/relatives Supervise new and junior staff i.e. health care assistants RESEARCH & AUDIT Participate in clinical audit as required Promote a research culture and actively encourage the utilization of evidence, research and audit to develop practice Utilise evidence to provide effective and appropriate care to clients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC Registration Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification [V300] or working towards Educated to Degree/Diploma level Clinical Examination/Diagnostics Skills Level 7 or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Substantial years post registration experience Experience in WIC/UTC or ED Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Desirable Experience of participation in Research and audit skills Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of how audit may influence quality of patient care Skills Essential Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues Ability to set and establish priorities Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Effective organisational and record management skills Extended scope of practice skills Basic treatment of life-threatening disorders - treatment of shock and acute medical conditions Basic life support Ability to deal with difficult situations Venepuncture and interpreting the results, cannulation Ability to recognise the sick patient - ability to prioritise, monitoring vital signs and history taking Desirable Leadership & Mentoring Skills Audit skills Incorporate high quality evidence based practice in patient centred care Other Essential The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC Registration Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification [V300] or working towards Educated to Degree/Diploma level Clinical Examination/Diagnostics Skills Level 7 or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Substantial years post registration experience Experience in WIC/UTC or ED Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Desirable Experience of participation in Research and audit skills Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of how audit may influence quality of patient care Skills Essential Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues Ability to set and establish priorities Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Effective organisational and record management skills Extended scope of practice skills Basic treatment of life-threatening disorders - treatment of shock and acute medical conditions Basic life support Ability to deal with difficult situations Venepuncture and interpreting the results, cannulation Ability to recognise the sick patient - ability to prioritise, monitoring vital signs and history taking Desirable Leadership & Mentoring Skills Audit skills Incorporate high quality evidence based practice in patient centred care Other Essential The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helens UTC Corporation Street St Helens WA10 1HJ Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helens UTC Corporation Street St Helens WA10 1HJ Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : St Helens UTC, Corporation Street, WA10 1HJ St Helens, United Kingdom
