Advanced Nurse-Paramedic Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust's GP Out of Hours service (WestCall) is looking to expand their existing team of experience Telephone Triage clinicians and invite you to join our dynamic and friendly team working to assess, diagnose and triage all patients who present with a range of illnesses.

We are looking for experienced Advanced Nurse or Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who must have been qualified for a minimum of 3 years with 1 year's recent experience within general practice or minor illness care provision. In return you will receive a robust support system by our dedicated multidisciplinary team.

3 positions available, shift patterns are

Saturday 6pm -midnight Saturday 12pm-6pm Sunday 7am-1pm Sunday 12-6pm and Sunday 6pm - midnight

If you can't commit to every weekend, we encourage you to still apply.

Hybrid working based from home with the expectation to work from Wokingham Community Hospital for 25% of your shifts.

Please read the job description and person specification to ensure that your application reflects the appropriate level of experience and qualifications required for this role.

Our service operates 365 days per year, this includes all public holidays

Main duties of the job

Practice at an advanced level, working as an autonomous practitioner within the MDT to deliver high quality urgent care to patients Take responsibility and be accountable in assessing, diagnosing, treating or referring patients. Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice calls As an independent prescriber, prescribe medicines in accordance with NMC/HCPC guidance and national policy. Request and interpret tests appropriate to patient's needs.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites Job description

Job responsibilities

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

Registered Nurse/Paramedic Post Registration Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed 2 or more clinical skills modules Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Minor illness experience Proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse/Paramedic Post registration Advanced Clinical Study Non-medical Prescriber Current NMC/HCPC Registration Minor illness qualification Evidence of continuing professional development To have undertaken accredited courses which enable Advanced Practitioner registration

Desirable

To have undertaken study at master's level Experience of teaching, delivering seminars Qualification in teaching and assessing Leadership/Management Qualification or willing to undertake

Previous Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience and two years' experience working at band 7 or equivalent Experience of working in primary or community health setting Experience of complex case management Demonstrate a high level of clinical skills Demonstrate a high level of clinical skills Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients Experience of promoting self-care Cultural awareness Experience of multi-agency working across service interfaces

Desirable

Experience of financial management Evidence of leadership skills Experience of NHS Management Evidence of successful Change Management Evidence of NHS structure and leadership initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills Able to communicate highly complex information situations including where there are barriers to understanding governance systems at an expert level Able to analyse and use information to inform practice and service needs Computer literate Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working

Desirable

Research awareness skills Evidence of undertaking Audit and developing action plans Ability to lead and participate in the integration of multi-agency services Proven ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems at an expert level

Additional Requirements

Essential

Demonstrates an enthusiastic and flexible approach Ability to travel between Trust sites Ability to be flexible with working days/hours
  • Forensic Paramedic

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Mountain Healthcare Limited Full time

    Are you a Paramedic looking for a change? Are you looking for the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive, and life-long difference to people's lives?If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for youHere at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 23 May 2024.The Wokingham Older Adult Mental Health Service is looking for an Advanced Practitioner and Medication Lead to work primarily within our Memory Clinic. The post holder will be a Non-Medical Prescriber and have highly developed clinical skills and expert knowledge in dementia pathways and older people with mental health...

  • Child Practitioner

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Toad Hall Nursery Group Full time £26,312

    1,000 new starter bonus*Candidates who apply by Sunday 30th June 2024, and are successful in their interview with Toad Hall Nursery Group will receive £1,000. This applies to the Level 3 Nursery Nurse positions (Level 3 or above, full time).*Nursery Practitioner (Full time and Part Time) RG41 5RBAs a Nursery Practitioner, you will spend your days looking...

  • Nursery Practitioner

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Toad Hall Nursery Group Full time

    £1,000 new starter bonus*Candidates who submit their application before Sunday 30th June 2024, and successfully pass their interview with Toad Hall Nursery Group will receive a £1,000 bonus. This opportunity is available for Level 3 Nursery Nurse positions (Level 3 or higher, full-time).*Terms and conditions applyNursery Practitioner at Toad Hall Nursery...

  • Child Practitioner

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Toad Hall Nursery Group Full time £26,312

    1,000 new starter bonus Candidates who apply by Sunday 30th June 2024, and are successful in their interview with Toad Hall Nursery Group will receive £1,000. This applies to the Level 3 Nursery Nurse positions (Level 3 or above, full time).*Nursery Practitioner (Full time and Part Time) RG41 5RB As a Nursery Practitioner, you will spend your days looking...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an interest in working in our CYPF Health Hub, CAMHS Common Point of Entry Service as a Mental Health Practitioner? Then we at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) have an exciting opportunity for youThis fantastic opportunity will be responding to complex referrals to the CAMHS team, carrying out...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary You will be an enthusiastic, professionally qualified Mental Health Practitioner who is committed to providing responsive and high quality clinical services to mental health service users and their carers. You will have extensive relevant experience of working with service users in a range of settings, ideally with some community experience...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    IPASS is a specialist service whose key role is to facilitate stepped care between GPs and secondary care. The aim is to provide effective, patient centred care of patients with spinal related pain and this post offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high quality, compassionate care to this patient group. The post will cover the...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery and PreschoolHourly Rate: From £11.67ph (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location: WokinghamWorking as a qualified Bank Staff Member within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen to work fulltime for a fixed term of 1 year as a Health Professional in the West of Berkshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH). You will hold a specialist community public health nurse qualification or equivalent professional qualification and will work within a large multi-agency team collating and...

  • Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    CAMHS Rapid Response responds to young people referred in crisis, offering assessment, and short-term support to young people and their parents/carers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a developing and expanding crisis service. will be working with other administrative staff in the service.You will be based at Wokingham and will be working with...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    2 Vacancies - Part time hours (flexibility in number of hours worked - to be discussed at interview)An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding, innovative administration team for the new BLIS service (Berkshire Long Covid Integrated Service), and the already established IPASS service (Integrated Pain and Spinal Service). The post is on a...

  • Room Leader

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Tigerlily Nursery Recruitment Full time

    Tigerlily Childcare are recruiting for an outstanding nursery based in Wokingham who are looking to find a Room Leader. This nursery is highly recommended as an employer by Tigerlily Childcare. The management team care and value their staff and this shows in their excellent staff retention record As a Room Leader will be passionate about working with...

  • Daily Supervisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a qualified Therapist, Social Worker, or Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or hold an equivalent Mental Health qualification?Are you skilled in assessing, planning and evaluating suitability of patients with moderate mental health problems for a service providing Psychological Therapy?If so come and join our Daily Supervisor Team here at NHS Berkshire...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are currently recruiting for an experience Phlebotomist Band 2 to join our busy yet rewarding team.We are seeking to recruit someone with previous experience of working in a Hospital/Care Home or Community Nursing team who can provide an excellent/effective care to our housebound patient/client.You will be an enthusiastic and experienced phlebotomist,...


  • Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Family Solutions Full time £26,660 - £32,000

    Nursery: Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery and Preschool*We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery. Our Wokingham Nursery is a 83 place purpose built nursery located on Millers Lane with the train station 2 minutes away.*Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&Cs apply)\ Up to...

  • Small Animal Vet

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom CVS UK Ltd Full time

    Looking to work in an outstanding practice with a supportive team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vet to join our team at Nine Mile Veterinary GroupWe can be flexible to suit you, so let us know what you are looking for and we would be keen to discuss further with you Multiple sites within Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey without main Hospital being...

  • Lead Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interview will be held on 24th June 2024We are looking to recruit a part time (4 days per week) Lead administrator based at Wokingham Hospital, with free parking, to work specifically for the Children in Care service, within CAMHS. You will need to be an accurate typist, have previous administrative experience and confidence in using Microsoft packages.The...

  • Lead Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking to recruit a part time (4 days per week) Lead administrator based at Wokingham Hospital, with free parking, to work specifically for the Children in Care service, within CAMHS. You will need to be an accurate typist, have previous administrative experience and confidence in using Microsoft packages.The Children in Care dedicated Mental Health...

  • Lead Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Interview will be held on 24th June 2024 We are looking to recruit a part time (4 days per week) Lead administrator based at Wokingham Hospital, with free parking, to work specifically for the Children in Care service, within CAMHS. You will need to be an accurate typist, have previous administrative experience and confidence in using...