Job summary
Senior Clinical Advisors NHS 111 - Band 6 (Nurses & Paramedics).
Bolton & Liverpool
Nurses and Paramedics, are you ready to make your next career move away from a hospital or community setting? Or maybe you are looking for something less physically demanding, but still want a challenge and to learn new skills or to use your existing skills and experience in a new way?
With openings at our NHS 111 contact centre based either in Middlebrook, Bolton or Estuary Point, Speke, as a Senior Clinical Advisor you will be responsible for the telephone & video assessment of callers with a wide spectrum of clinical conditions and ensuring they get the right care, at the right time, in the right place; every time.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for:
- Registered nurse's or paramedics with at least 3 years' experience; preferably in a pre-hospital, primary care or ED setting.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills to support staff.
- Resilient, highly motivated and passionate about delivering quality patient care.
- An ability to adapt to a new and challenging setting.
- Basic computer skills.
- Candidates who are fully flexible with availability to cover a 24/7 period, inc working 6/8 weekend shifts per month.
What we offer in return:
- Contracts available for minimum of 20 hours up to 37.5 hours.
- Full training given to become an NHS Pathways (10 weeks) or Manchester Triage System (4 weeks) trained Clinician. MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO FULL TIME TRAINING AT BOLTON.
- Partial homeworking may be considered after the probationary period.
- Basic salary of £35,392 -£42,618pro rata plus A4C Section 2 unsocial hour's payments.
- All usual NHS T&C's apply.
- Access to numerous further opportunities within NWAS and the NHS.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a vital patient care role that delivers high quality clinical advice to patients who have called the 24-hour NHS 111 service.
North West Ambulance Service Clinical Advisor: We offer a unique environment to expand your skills into other areas of clinical expertise where you are exposed to a range of diverse patients who call 111 for clinical advice. Where else would that happen? Being part of the NWAS family and NHS 111 service enhances your skills and development and makes a real difference to patients.
Working for your organisation
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
For further information, please contact Phil Cuthell, 111 Clinical Services Manager phil.cuthell@nwas.nhs.uk
Oppurtunities at both Estuary Point & Middlebrook.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Phil Cuthell
Job title
Clinical Services Manager
Email address
phil.cuthell@nwas.nhs.uk
Telephone number
07812 304813
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a vital patient care role that delivers high quality clinical advice to patients who have called the 24-hour NHS 111 service.
North West Ambulance Service Clinical Advisor: We offer a unique environment to expand your skills into other areas of clinical expertise where you are exposed to a range of diverse patients who call 111 for clinical advice. Where else would that happen? Being part of the NWAS family and NHS 111 service enhances your skills and development and makes a real difference to patients.
Working for your organisation
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
For further information, please contact Phil Cuthell, 111 Clinical Services Manager phil.cuthell@nwas.nhs.uk
Oppurtunities at both Estuary Point & Middlebrook.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Phil Cuthell
Job title
Clinical Services Manager
Email address
phil.cuthell@nwas.nhs.uk
Telephone number
07812 304813
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RN Level 1 sub part 1 of the NMC register Registered Paramedic with HPCP registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience in a primary or acute care setting, emergency department or pre-hospital role OR evidence of credible experience in a previous role.
- Additional professional qualifications and/ or evidence of supporting learning in a clinical environment.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of the issues relating to vulnerable people.
- Advanced patient assessment skills
- Evidence of Leadership skills.
- IT literate with good keyboard skills.
- Able to use own initiative & work independently.
- Excellent communication skills including non-face to face.
- Awareness and/ or experience of working toward performance and quality targets and the contribution these make to patient care.
- Experience of supporting other through Preceptorship, Mentorship or Coaching.
- Ability to prioritise and delegate working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Evidence of liaising with multidisciplinary agencies both internal and external to the organisation.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse RN Level 1 sub part 1 of the NMC register Registered Paramedic with HPCP registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience in a primary or acute care setting, emergency department or pre-hospital role OR evidence of credible experience in a previous role.
- Additional professional qualifications and/ or evidence of supporting learning in a clinical environment.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of the issues relating to vulnerable people.
- Advanced patient assessment skills
- Evidence of Leadership skills.
- IT literate with good keyboard skills.
- Able to use own initiative & work independently.
- Excellent communication skills including non-face to face.
- Awareness and/ or experience of working toward performance and quality targets and the contribution these make to patient care.
- Experience of supporting other through Preceptorship, Mentorship or Coaching.
- Ability to prioritise and delegate working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Evidence of liaising with multidisciplinary agencies both internal and external to the organisation.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
111 Operational Delivery Mersey & 111 Operational Delivery Middlebrook
Sefton House, Northgate Close
Bolton
BL6 6PQ
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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