Urgent Care Practitioner

HULL and EAST RIDING UTC's City Health Care Partnership CIC is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioners to join our team in Urgent Treatment Centres across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. This position offers a two-day-per-week working pattern, ideal for flexible working. The practitioner will be responsible for the clinical assessment of patients, including history-taking, clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment or the onward referral of patients of all ages. Urgent and primary care patient consultations will be undertaken via face to face, telephone or digital platform consultation. Patient presentations will include undiagnosed undifferentiated illness and minor injuries, acute presentations and at times the exacerbation of long-term conditions. The practitioner will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients across CHCP. The post holder will be a clinician with a range of experience of caring for and treating patients with minor injury and/or minor illness conditions or presentations.Main duties of the jobThe practitioner will act within their professional boundaries and will support the delivery of policies and procedures. They will act as a positive role model supporting junior staff whist working flexibly between urgent care and primary care to provide safe clinical expert care. Effective leadership skills will be required and the successful candidate will be one who is motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic. The post holder will work collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure that care is seamless and timely to ensure the best possible patient experience. They will also promote exceptional standards of patient care underpinned by the implementation of evidence-based practice, audit and with regard to current available guidelines and research. There will be an expectation to work across all bases within the Hull and East Riding locality. Working as part of an established clinical workforce, they will benefit from a multi-disciplinary team, and be exposed to an extensive range of services and healthcare settings and locations. They will work alongside our newly developed multi-professional clinical model, be supported by a network of clinicians to share expertise.For more information regarding the role please contact Nichola Hobson-Blain, Clinical Manager on 01482 344665 or emailnichola.hobson-blain@nhs.net .About usAt CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.Person SpecificationQualificationsProfessional registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) or the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).Approved degree in nursing or paramedic science or equivalent experience.APACS (Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills) or equivalent qualification/experienceKnowledgeHighly specialised knowledge of relevant policy and legislation in relation to unplanned careWorking knowledge of multi-disciplinary teamsEvidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentSpecialist knowledge of medication and interventions used in unplanned careDemonstrate the use of evidence based practiceKnowledge of the legal framework surrounding medications prescribed or supplied, including PGDs, PSDs, EOL care pathways etc.ExperienceExperience in a specialist environment, demonstrating effective leadership and autonomy. Previous experience of working in a similar postExperience of multi-disciplinary team working and working with patients with minor injuries and minor illness presentationsExperience of the initial management, stabilisation and onward referral of patients who may self-present with more serious/life threatening conditionsPrevious experience of producing reports or auditsExperience of utilising a variety of software packages e.g. SystmOne, and E-Mail,Ability to prioritise effectively in a clinical environmentPrevious leadership and management experience within a clinical settingExperience and competency in supervision and support of others including the prioritisation of patient care e.g. junior staff, non-registered staff and studentsExperience of using PGDsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr