Trainee Emergency Practitioner

Are you an experienced nurse or paramedic looking to develop advanced clinical skills and move towards autonomous urgent care practice? Local Care Direct is offering two fully funded opportunities to join our Urgent Treatment Centre team as a Trainee Emergency Practitioner specialising in minor injuries. The role combines postgraduate education, structured clinical supervision and hands-on UTC experience. Successful applicants will complete the Level 7 Managing Minor Injuries Programme at the University of Huddersfield alongside Local Care Directs Minor Injuries Competency Framework, with support from experienced clinicians and the Clinical Education Team. You will develop competence in:

• Assessment and management of adult and paediatric minor injuries.
• Advanced history taking, clinical examination and decision-making.
• Risk management, diagnostics within scope, referral, discharge planning and safety netting.
• Clinical documentation, governance and safe supervised practice.
  
  We are looking for clinicians who:
• Are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
• Are motivated to develop advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Thrive in busy urgent care environments.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Are enthusiastic about progressing towards autonomous practice within urgent care.
Essential Requirements Applicants must:
• Be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
• Hold an Honours Degree (minimum 2:2) or an equivalent professional qualification appropriate to the proposed programme of study.
• Have a minimum of three years post-registration clinical experience.
• Have experience within urgent care, emergency care, ambulance services, emergency departments or similar settings.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development.
• Be committed to postgraduate study and successful completion of the training programme.
• Be able to travel between Local Care Direct sites as required.
  
  At Local Care Direct, we are proud to be a values-led social enterprise providing essential health and support services across West Yorkshire. Since 2004, our teams have helped people access the right advice, care and support in the right place, at the right time and as close to home as possible.
With around 500 colleagues working across seventeen sites, we deliver services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including GP out-of-hours care, urgent treatment centres, walk-in services, a central contact centre, dental assessment and booking, and tailored support for NHS partners. We are looking for people who share our commitment to honesty, integrity, fairness, consistency, kindness and respect. In return, you will be part of a supportive, inclusive organisation where colleagues are valued and encouraged to make a real difference for patients, partners and local communities.

As part of our team, you will have access to development opportunities, clear progression pathways and a range of employee benefits, including:
• NHS pension scheme
• Dedicated volunteer leave
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working options, dependent on role
• Access to the Blue Light Card for national discounts
If you want to be part of an organisation that puts people first and supports you to develop, we would welcome your application.