Care Plus Group

Senior Urgent Care Triage Clinician

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Senior Urgent Care Triage Clinician to join our friendly, supportive team providing a Clinical Assessment Service to the residents and visitors to North East Lincolnshire.

You will be part of the development of the service which has already grown both in capacity and scope over the last 2 years. We play a pivotal role in the support of community healthcare and hospital avoidance.

We are unique as a service being able to provide a direct access point for both professionals and members of the public with all clinicians having an understanding of the area/services available and social/economic considerations ensuring a holistic approach is maintained. The service is proactive and works closely with other organisations to pilot new, innovative strategies.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Senior Urgent Care Triage Clinician

Clinical Assessment Service

Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby

Various full and part time hours per week are available

You will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Permanent

Salary Range 6 £33,675 - £40,439

As a senior clinician, you will act as shift lead and assume supervision of team members whilst on duty, manage rota and staffing levels, share clinical knowledge and help with the delivery of training and education. You will work closely with Adult Social Care and Mental Health Teams within the Single Point of Access in an MDT role.

By utilising agreed protocols and policies in conjunction with listening, questioning and probing skills you will support in planning individual patient care. You will complete clinical assessment of minor ailments through to life threatening emergencies and arrange appropriate and safe Ambulance and GP attendance, if required.

Most importantly, you must be able to demonstrate your commitment to the values of Care Plus Group. In return you will have access to training and development, receive ongoing supervision and support and be able to contribute to the future development of the service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, friendly team providing urgent care triage for patients in North East Lincolnshire.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,675 to £40,439 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-23-240

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification – please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification – please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multi-agency working
  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
  • Experience in managing workload with limited direct supervision.
  • Experience of working in Primary, Community or Urgent Care environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking a Team Leader Role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level General Registered nurse or RSCN or HCPC Registered Paramedic with current UK registration
  • Evidence of academic study at level 6.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care
  • Ability to assess both health and social care needs of patients
  • Communicate sensitively and effectively with a callers who may be emotional or who may have varying levels of communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Proficient in accurate record keeping.
  • Ability to supervise and support of staff.
  • Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, displaying patience, tact and diplomacy.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multi-agency working
  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
  • Experience in managing workload with limited direct supervision.
  • Experience of working in Primary, Community or Urgent Care environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking a Team Leader Role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level General Registered nurse or RSCN or HCPC Registered Paramedic with current UK registration
  • Evidence of academic study at level 6.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care
  • Ability to assess both health and social care needs of patients
  • Communicate sensitively and effectively with a callers who may be emotional or who may have varying levels of communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Proficient in accurate record keeping.
  • Ability to supervise and support of staff.
  • Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, displaying patience, tact and diplomacy.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) Team Manager

Anna Piggott

anna.piggott@nhs.net

01472256231

Details

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,675 to £40,439 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-23-240

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


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