Greenwich Health Ltd
Part Time Twilight UTC Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
The closing date is 18 November 2026
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Job summary
This is the perfect opportunity to be part of a diverse team providing assessment, diagnostics, diagnosis, treatment, advice, and referrals. As a UTC ECP you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department. You will be working autonomously within your sphere of competency as a clinician in a diverse, multi-skilled team that includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches. On each shift, you will provide expert advice and second opinions for patients seen and treated by junior members of staff.

This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with real opportunity for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We are looking for full and part time practitioners on a permanent salaried basis. The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week. This shift will be a night shift.

Main duties of the job
Principal duties and responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the patients assigned through the streaming process.
• Perform assessment of patients needs, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
• To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, urinalysis, and X-rays.
• Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.
• Instigate and implement clinical management and treatment changes when appropriate.
• Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.
• To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work
• To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.
• Contribute to and manage various elements of auditing in the UTC.
• To have overall responsibility for other members of the clinical team within the UTC

About us
Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population. This role will be part of an exciting opportunity to work with leading specialists in the creation of an innovative new Urgent Treatment Centre.

Why work for Greenwich Health?

• We are a local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.
• We have a not-for-profit ethos which means any surplus is reinvested into developing the business, developing our staff, and supporting our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future.
• We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including: NHS Pension; Occupational sickness pay entitlement; Counselling services; Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme; Cycle to Work Scheme; Private Healthcare Membership - Benenden Healthcare
• Through our partnerships in our local healthcare environment, we can develop shared posts for example, with the hospital trust and our GP practices.
• You will have ongoing support and mentorship.
• We have developed a UTC model which aims to develop a stress-free and supportive working environment.
• We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £57,847 to £75,843 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: U0055-26-0113
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary: As a UTC ECP you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department. Communication and Relationship Skills: Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust. Analytical and Judgmental Skills: Perform specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. Planning and Organisational Skills: Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload. Physical Skills: Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service. Patient/Client Care: Perform assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development: Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the service. Responsibilities for Finance: Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. Responsibilities for HR: Maintain active status on relevant professional registers. Responsibility for Information Resources: Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body. Research and Development: Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the scope of practice and professional area.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential): Qualified Emergency Care Practitioner (Minor Injuries and Minor illnesses Level 6 or above)
Experience (Essential): Minimum 2 year experience of Primary, Urgent or Emergency Care within the last 5 years.
Skills and Knowledge (Essential): Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS/Cerner/Adastra/CLEO); Good interpersonal and patient care skills; Good written presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders; Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously; Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Support and develop the implementation of change processes
Other (Essential): Active Professional Registration e.g. GMC or NMC; Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983; Have had an annual NHS appraisal

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: Greenwich Health Ltd
Employer's website: https://www.greenwich-health.com/
Employer contact: Greenwich Health, Terissa Cully, greenwichhealth.jobs@nhs.net