UTC/WIC Practitioner

Be among the first applicants for this exciting opportunity. Clinical Practitioner – Leigh Urgent Treatment Centre (Walk‑in Centre) We are seeking an experienced clinical practitioner (nurse or AHP) to join our team at Leigh Urgent Treatment Centre. The position is a fixed‑term contract (ending January 2027 or when the substantive postholder returns) that may become permanent. Service Operational Hours WIC – 7:00 am – 9:15 pm Service operates 7 days per week, 365 days per year Key Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse caseload of minor injury and minor illness. Request and interpret a range of investigations. Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations quickly. Lead the team and provide clinical supervision and advice to developing clinicians. Liaise with other teams within the wider hospital network. Cascade informal teaching within the unit and offer suggestions for innovative pathways to drive service improvement. Participate in regular training and supervision provided by the ACP team. Qualifications & Experience Registered practitioner with significant clinical experience, preferably within A&E, walk‑in centre or primary care. Highly motivated and committed to continuing professional development. Experience in assessing and managing minor injury and illness, and in recognising urgent cases. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to influence positive change. Working Conditions & Benefits The role offers regular training, supervision, and an opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive team of practitioners. Senior clinicians are encouraged to contribute ideas for service improvement. Note: This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. NHS employees should secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this is a condition of any offer. Note: Due to the urgent need to recruit for this vacancy and the short term length of the contract, we are unable to provide sponsorship. About Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust WWL is a recognized provider of acute hospital and community services to the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that ‘happy staff make for happy patients’ and are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do. Contact Information Nicola Mitchell (UTC Unit Lead) – nicola.mitchell21@nhs.net, 01942 264890 Laurant Clay (Urgent Care Matron) – lauren.clay2@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr