Job summary Are you ready to take the lead in autonomously assessing, investigating, diagnosing, treating, and expertly caring for patients at the Urgent Treatment Centre? If yes, join our collaborative UTC team, where you'll actively contribute to meeting patients' diverse needs, championing the seamless delivery of policies and procedures, and providing invaluable nurse leadership when it matters most. As the post holder, you'll engage in comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and education for patients of all ages, ensuring a high-quality patient-centred service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new staff group at Kingston Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre who will help develop and grow this already high performing service. This post will also offer the exciting opportunity for cross site working with our partner UTC based at Teddington Memorial Hospital. Main duties of the job As the post holder, you'll embark on a journey of autonomous practice, consistently delivering high-quality, timely, and patient-centred care that makes a real difference. Your will lead by example, making sure that every moment of care, aligns with our Trust's core values. In addition, your sharp expertise will shine as you identify the need for essential diagnostic tests and expertly interpret their results, including laboratory and radiography investigations. But that's not all! You'll also play a pivotal role in mentoring and supervising trainee UCPs, offering support and dynamic line management when required. Collaboration is at the heart of your role, working seamlessly with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure our care practices are evidence-based and continuously pushing the boundaries of excellence through innovative quality improvement programs. About us Development and staff wellbeing Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards. Our Trust values These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work. Compassionate Inclusive Collaborative Inspiring Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum incl HCAS pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-7122249-GO-PB-Z Job locations Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/paramedic Accident and emergency course or equivalent Physical assessment course Minor injuries/Minor illness course IRMER qualification Experience in autonomous practice, diagnosis and management of minor illness and injuries Desirable NMP Qualification Primary care experience XR interpretation red dot day or equivalent Experience Essential Has an in depth understanding of local and national issues relating to Urgent Treatment Centre. Desirable Paediatric safeguarding, experience with paediatric patients > 1 year old Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/paramedic Accident and emergency course or equivalent Physical assessment course Minor injuries/Minor illness course IRMER qualification Experience in autonomous practice, diagnosis and management of minor illness and injuries Desirable NMP Qualification Primary care experience XR interpretation red dot day or equivalent Experience Essential Has an in depth understanding of local and national issues relating to Urgent Treatment Centre. Desirable Paediatric safeguarding, experience with paediatric patients > 1 year old 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Galsworthy Road, KT2 7QB Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom