Job summary
We and have an exciting opportunity for an urgent care practitioner to join our well-established and high-performing group of Practices.
The role will involve working as part of a team with other members of staff (including other urgent care practitioners and a Duty Doctor) to help our patients access any urgent 'on the day' support they may need, including daily visits to patients' homes.
Led by a friendly and enthusiastic team, our Clinical Team is complemented by a passionate and effective multi-disciplinary team that enables you to do what you do best; care for your patients.
We are committed to putting patient care first, and we are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our values and our passion for delivering quality care.
The post is permanent and full time although we do have some flexibility regarding hours and may consider part-time applicants.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of our Practice Team you will provide care to
patients from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to
diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and evaluation of care.
You will be confident carrying out clinical triage and
face-to-face consultations using your knowledge to investigate, diagnose,
treat and refer registered patients within set guidelines.
As an advanced
clinical practitioner we are looking for the following experience:
A relevant Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic Qualification to
Masters Level or equivalent.
An Independent Prescribing Qualification.
Previous minor illness experience.
About us
About Us
We are a very well
established Prcatice, consisting of 3 Practices all of which are located in and
around the suburbs of Stafford, a charming county town, with Cannock Chase, an
area of outstanding natural beauty on its borders. The historic town provides
excellent local amenities, schools, and transport connections.
As a forward-thinking
group, we offer a broad range of services with good opportunities for
development and career progression. We have ambitious plans for our future and
hope that you will be part of them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the daily on call team to provide an
on the day emergency service for patients. The role will involve the
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients presenting with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The post holder will hold a
prescribing qualification and will work within their level of competency.
·
To
provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by
attending to patients autonomously, within the GP surgery, their own homes and
nursing or residential homes.
- To support and
continue the development of on the day urgent patient service in the
Practice.
- To accurately
triage and prioritise patients, including in acute situations,
demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of
an event/illness, including past medical and drug history.
- To evaluate
clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate
appropriate treatment and/or referral.
- To undertake and
interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care,
whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings in order to
relate them to a possible diagnosis. To use broad clinical guidelines
(NICE etc) relating them to individual cases, providing assistance and
feedback to the organisation and others on how these should be
interpreted.
- To signpost
appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.
- To refer patients
to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways.
- To discharge or
treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
- To maintain
accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical
care provided, including adverse events.
- To advise and
support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and
disease prevention.
- To provide
clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the daily on call team to provide an
on the day emergency service for patients. The role will involve the
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients presenting with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The post holder will hold a
prescribing qualification and will work within their level of competency.
·
To
provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by
attending to patients autonomously, within the GP surgery, their own homes and
nursing or residential homes.
- To support and
continue the development of on the day urgent patient service in the
Practice.
- To accurately
triage and prioritise patients, including in acute situations,
demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of
an event/illness, including past medical and drug history.
- To evaluate
clinical information from examination and history taking, and initiate
appropriate treatment and/or referral.
- To undertake and
interpret diagnostics and take appropriate action to manage patient care,
whilst distinguishing between abnormal and normal findings in order to
relate them to a possible diagnosis. To use broad clinical guidelines
(NICE etc) relating them to individual cases, providing assistance and
feedback to the organisation and others on how these should be
interpreted.
- To signpost
appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.
- To refer patients
to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways.
- To discharge or
treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
- To maintain
accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical
care provided, including adverse events.
- To advise and
support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and
disease prevention.
- To provide
clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant Paramedic Qualification
- An Independent Prescribing Qualification.
- Previous minor illness experience.
- Driving Licence and means of travel between Practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
- Ability to adapt to service needs whilst working in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant Paramedic Qualification
- An Independent Prescribing Qualification.
- Previous minor illness experience.
- Driving Licence and means of travel between Practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
- Ability to adapt to service needs whilst working in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
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).
Additional information
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).