Hospital Out of Hours Practitioner

Job Description

Advance Your Nursing Career as a Hospital Out of Hours Practitioner

Location: King’s Mill Hospital – Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced and confident Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise truly matters? Join us at King’s Mill Hospital as a Hospital Out of Hours Practitioner, and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional patient care outside of regular working hours.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced hospital environment, supporting clinical teams and patients when they need it most.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic and rewarding position, you will:

• Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a key decision-maker during out-of-hours periods.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and clinical support to both nursing staff and junior doctors across the site.
• Serve as a clinical role model and expert practitioner, setting high standards of care and professionalism.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, including cardiac arrests, acute deterioration, and critical incidents.
• Ensure patients receive timely and effective clinical assessment and treatment.
• Develop and apply advanced assessment skills to support rapid diagnosis and intervention.

Undertake essential procedures such as:

• Cannulation
• Venepuncture
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling
• Catheterisation
• 12-lead ECG interpretation
• Use Nervecentre and clinical judgement to safely prioritise caseloads and manage workflow.
• Support clinical audits, participate in service improvement projects, and contribute to ongoing learning.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a nurse who:

• Has extensive post-registration experience and thrives in autonomous roles.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Is confident working under pressure and handling unpredictable clinical situations.
• Is committed to professional growth and aligns with NMC professional codes of practice.
• Has a flexible, supportive attitude and a passion for delivering compassionate care.

Why Work with Us?

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning healthcare provider serving over 420,000 residents across Nottinghamshire and surrounding counties. We’re proud to work collaboratively with health and social care partners across the region.

Our Trust values are rooted in putting patients first, treating each person with kindness and dignity, and fostering a supportive environment for our staff. We are clinically led, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and staff wellbeing.

What Sets Us Apart:

Rated ‘Outstanding’ for care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

King’s Mill Hospital is the only NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands rated ‘Outstanding’

Named the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years by the National NHS Staff Survey

Important Visa Information

Please note:
Not all positions are eligible for visa sponsorship.

To check eligibility, please refer to the official Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs list.

Recent Update: As of 9 April 2024, the Home Office has made changes that may affect visa switching. Even if a role is listed on the shortage occupation list, not all applicants may be eligible for sponsorship. Please review the most recent guidance carefully.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re driven to lead, support others, and contribute meaningfully to high-quality care outside of normal working hours, we encourage you to apply.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements.