Job summary

Trainee Emergency Practitioner (Minor Injuries)

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Paramedic (HCPC) | 2 Posts

Urgent Treatment Centres: Wharfedale & St Georges

Enhanced DBS | Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Course starts: 11/01/2027 | Interviews: 1st and 2nd October 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

Who We're Looking For

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.

About us

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.

Click here to access our website: Local Care Direct

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please see the advert on our website. This can be viewed until the deadline.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see job description

Desirable

• Please see job description

Experience

Essential

• Please see job description

Desirable

• Please see job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see job description

Desirable

• Please see job description

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).

Job summary

Join Our Team as a Clinical Services Manager at Local Care Direct!

Are you a passionate and experienced clinician looking to progress your leadership career? Local Care Direct (LCD) is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead and support our non-GP clinical workforce across services in Leeds, working alongside fellow Clinical Services Managers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities include leading and developing clinical teams, supporting service mobilisation, implementing clinical pathways and protocols, promoting continuous professional development, and ensuring compliance with organisational and professional standards.

The role also includes maintaining clinical practice within LCD services, enabling you to remain connected to frontline care while applying your expertise to service improvement and decision-making.

At LCD, our values of kindness, respect, fairness, consistency, honesty and integrity underpin everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where leadership can make a real difference to patients, colleagues and the wider organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, support multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the ongoing development of urgent care services across West Yorkshire.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description or contact: [email protected].

Main duties of the job

About You

You are a qualified clinician registered with the NMC, HCPC, or GPhC, with significant leadership and operational experience. You excel in managing clinical services, leading teams through change, and ensuring excellence in patient care. Your proactive approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to continuous improvement set you apart.

This key leadership role combines clinical expertise with operational management. You will provide professional support and supervision to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care. You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and workforce development, helping to shape services that meet the needs of patients and communities.

About us

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.

Click here to access our website:Local Care Direct

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Our Team as a Clinical Services Manager at Local Care Direct!

Are you a passionate and experienced clinician looking to progress your leadership career? Local Care Direct (LCD) is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead and support our non-GP clinical workforce across services in Leeds, working alongside fellow Clinical Services Managers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities include leading and developing clinical teams, supporting service mobilisation, implementing clinical pathways and protocols, promoting continuous professional development, and ensuring compliance with organisational and professional standards.

The role also includes maintaining clinical practice within LCD services, enabling you to remain connected to frontline care while applying your expertise to service improvement and decision-making.

At LCD, our values of kindness, respect, fairness, consistency, honesty and integrity underpin everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where leadership can make a real difference to patients, colleagues and the wider organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, support multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the ongoing development of urgent care services across West Yorkshire.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description or contact: [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified clinician registered with the NMC, HCPC, or GPhC, with significant leadership and operational experience.

Desirable

• Please see the job overview for more information

Experience

Essential

• You excel in managing clinical services, leading teams through change, and ensuring excellence in patient care. Your proactive approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to continuous improvement set you apart.

Desirable

• Please see the job overview for more information

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see the job overview for more information

Desirable

• Please see the job overview for more information

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).

Job summary

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based at theKing Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield.

What the Role Offers

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a supportive and experienced urgent care team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer and safely discharge patients presenting with minor illnesses and undifferentiated minor injuries, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within agreed clinical guidelines.

You will join an established ACP-led service where clinical support and supervision are available on site. The role also includes providing mentorship and leadership to trainee and peer practitioners, supporting professional development and contributing to a positive working environment.

Pay Rates

• In Hours (Mon-Fri, 08:00-18:00): £29.89 per hour
• Out of Hours (Mon-Fri, 18:00-08:00 and weekends): £38.86 per hour
• Approximate full-time salary: £56,589 to £64,118, depending on shift pattern

Location: King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.

Hours: Full and part-time opportunities are available. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 10:00 to 22:00. Shifts are worked on a 4-week rolling rota.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer and safely discharge patients presenting with minor illness or injury.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals to support seamless care.
• Provide clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively with internal and external healthcare partners.
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with agreed guidelines, protocols and governance standards.
• Maintain professional development through training, supervision, teaching, mentoring and revalidation.
• Keep high-quality patient care central to clinical decision-making on every shift.

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated candidates who demonstrate the key attributes of advanced clinical practice. Applicants must be qualified ACPs with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.

The ideal candidate will have urgent care or primary care experience, including caring for adults and children. They will assess and manage minor illness and injury, identify differential diagnoses, initiate appropriate treatment and deliver evidence-based care to a high standard.

We also welcome applications from ACP candidates who may need further training to develop urgent care or primary care skills and knowledge.

About us

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.

Click here to access our website:Local Care Direct

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based at theKing Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield.

What the Role Offers

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a supportive and experienced urgent care team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer and safely discharge patients presenting with minor illnesses and undifferentiated minor injuries, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within agreed clinical guidelines.

You will join an established ACP-led service where clinical support and supervision are available on site. The role also includes providing mentorship and leadership to trainee and peer practitioners, supporting professional development and contributing to a positive working environment.

Pay Rates

• In Hours (Mon-Fri, 08:00-18:00): £29.89 per hour
• Out of Hours (Mon-Fri, 18:00-08:00 and weekends): £38.86 per hour
• Approximate full-time salary: £56,589 to £64,118, depending on shift pattern

Location: King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.

Hours: Full and part-time opportunities are available. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 10:00 to 22:00. Shifts are worked on a 4-week rolling rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must be qualified ACPs with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.

Desirable

• Please Job adverts

Experience

Essential

• The ideal candidate will have urgent care or primary care experience, including caring for adults and children. They will assess and manage minor illness and injury, identify differential diagnoses, initiate appropriate treatment and deliver evidence-based care to a high standard.

Desirable

• Please see the job adverts for further information

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see the job adverts for further information

Desirable

• Please see Job adverts for more information

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).

Job summary

Contact Centre Agent

DBS Level required: Enhanced

Join our Bradley Contact Centre team and help patients access safe, timely care.

What the Role Offers

You will handle calls, book appointments and support patients through busy periods.

Pay Rates

Rates:

• In Hours: 13.21 per hour, MonFri 08.0018.00
• Out of Hours: 14.21 per hour, evenings and weekends

Base Location

Local Care Direct, Unit 2, Longbow Close, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1GQ.

Hybrid working may be available after training and probation.

Shifts Available

Various shifts available to suit full-time or part-time applicants.

Monday, Weeks 1, 3 & 4 - 13:00 - 18:29 Monday, Weeks 1-4, 1800-2159 Monday, Weeks 1-4, 1800-2359 Tuesday, Week 4, 1300-1829 Tuesday, Week 4, 1800-2159 Tuesday, Weeks 1-4, 1800-2359 Thursday, Weeks 1-4, 1800-2159 Thursday, Weeks 2 & 4, 1800-2359 Saturday, Weeks 1-4, 1000-2159 Saturday, Weeks 1-4, 1600-1959 Saturday, Week 2, 2000-2359 Sunday, Weeks 1-4, 1000-2159

Please note: our rota operates on a 4-week rolling basis to meet service demand.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Main duties:

• Handle inbound calls professionally
• Book appointments using SystmOne
• Manage appointment diaries
• Reassure patients and provide clear information
• Support safe queue management
• Complete admin tasks
• Work flexibly to meet demand
• Follow policies and confidentiality rules

Main duties of the job

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
• Desirable: None specified

Experience

• Essential: Working in a call centre environment or dealing with the public on the telephone
• Desirable:
  • Working with core operational systems System One
  • Working in a healthcare environment

Skills

• Essential:
  • Highly developed communication skills verbal and written
  • High levels of organisation
  • Logical thinker
  • High levels of empathy
  • Strong IT skills inc. knowledge of MS Office
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Able to develop good relationships with customers both internal and external
  • Following processes
• Desirable: Negotiation and influencing skills

Knowledge

• Essential:
  • Local Care Direct Services
  • Fluent in English language
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of working in a Healthcare Environment
  • NHS Services
  • Health and safety principles

About us

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.

Click here to access our website: Local Care Direct

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please see the advert on our website. This can be viewed until the deadline.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see job description

Desirable

• Please see job description

Experience

Essential

• Please see job description

Desirable

• Please see job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see job description

Desirable

• Please see job description

Job summary

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

Base Location

Local Care Direct, King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based at the King Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield.

What the Role Offers

This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Delivering a high quality of care across a range of agreed age groups and presenting conditions within urgent care. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide assessment and management of minor illnesses and injuries.

You will be part of an established, supportive and friendly team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and clinical support and supervision is available on site.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide clinical mentorship and leadership to all trainee and peer practitioners within the workplace when required.

Pay Rates

Rates vary depending on the time of day worked:

• In Hours: £29.89 per hour Monday to Friday, 08.00 18.00
• Out of Hours: £38.86 per hour Monday to Friday, 18.00 08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Hours & Working Pattern

Full and part time hours available to be discussed at interview King Street Walk in Centre is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner led service, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, between the hours of 10.00-22.00

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer and safely discharge patients presenting with minor illness or injury.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals to support seamless care.
• Provide clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively with internal and external healthcare partners.
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with agreed guidelines, protocols and governance standards.
• Maintain professional development through training, supervision, teaching, mentoring and revalidation.
• Keep high-quality patient care central to clinical decision-making on every shift.

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated candidates who demonstrate the key attributes of advanced clinical practice. Applicants must be qualified ACPs with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.

The ideal candidate will have urgent care or primary care experience, including caring for adults and children. They will assess and manage minor illness and injury, identify differential diagnoses, initiate appropriate treatment and deliver evidence-based care to a high standard.

We also welcome applications from ACP candidates who may need further training to develop urgent care or primary care skills and knowledge.

About us

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.

Click here to access our website: Local Care Direct

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

Base Location

Local Care Direct, King Street Walk in Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based at the King Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield.

What the Role Offers

This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Delivering a high quality of care across a range of agreed age groups and presenting conditions within urgent care. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide assessment and management of minor illnesses and injuries.

You will be part of an established, supportive and friendly team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and clinical support and supervision is available on site.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide clinical mentorship and leadership to all trainee and peer practitioners within the workplace when required.

Pay Rates

Rates vary depending on the time of day worked:

• In Hours: £29.89 per hour Monday to Friday, 08.00 18.00
• Out of Hours: £38.86 per hour Monday to Friday, 18.00 08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Hours & Working Pattern

Full and part time hours available to be discussed at interview King Street Walk in Centre is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner led service, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, between the hours of 10.00-22.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• please see job description

Desirable

• please see job description

Experience

Essential

• please see job description

Desirable

• please see job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• please see job description

Desirable

• please see job description

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).