Yes. Urgent Care Practitioners are in strong demand across the UK due to increasing patient demand and ongoing workforce shortages. Opportunities are regularly available within: Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs), Walk-in Centres, NHS 111 Clinical Assessment Services, GP Out-of-Hours providers, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and Integrated Urgent Care Services.

Entry-level Urgent Care Practitioners can expect to earn approximately £38,000 to £45,000 per year, depending on their clinical background and experience. Locum professionals may earn around £35 to £50+ per hour, with higher rates often available for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Urgent Care Practitioners are typically experienced healthcare professionals such as: Registered Nurses (NMC), Paramedics (HCPC), Allied Health Professionals (HCPC)

Most employers look for: Current professional registration, Experience in urgent, primary, or emergency care settings Minor illness and/or minor injury assessment skills, Clinical decision-making experience, Independent Prescribing (V300) qualification, which is often desirable and increasingly required for senior positions