Job summary
Junior Practitioner - Urgent Treatment Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as a Practitioner within the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) which is collocated next to the Emergency Department.
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical expertise to allow patients to be seen, treated, discharged or signposted to alternative service provision. In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and improving patient experience. You will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team and organisation.
In our new purpose-built facility, we have additional assessment rooms, a plaster room and eye clinic room to ensure that patients receive the best timely treatment that we can provide. The expansion will support the local population and will ensure that we have the necessary space to provide treatments.
Main duties of the job
In our purpose-built facility, we have additional assessment rooms, a plaster room and eye clinic room to ensure that patients receive the best timely treatment that we can provide. The expansion will support the local population and will ensure that we have the necessary space to provide treatments.
Act as an independent, autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing, caring, treating and discharging patients using sound clinical rationale.
Work under the direction of the senior practitioner team, in close liaison with interdependent departments.
About us
Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an independent, autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing, caring, treating and discharging patients using sound clinical rationale.Work under the direction of the senior practitioner team and in close liaison with interdependent departments.
Please see attached the full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an independent, autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing, caring, treating and discharging patients using sound clinical rationale.Work under the direction of the senior practitioner team and in close liaison with interdependent departments.
Please see attached the full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC / HCPC as appropriate
- Teaching qualification
- Level 3 or 4 advanced clinical examination course ( eg, AAAC or equivalent ) or desire to work towards it
- Up to date mandatory clinical skills / competencies
Desirable
- Advanced clinical competencies eg, venepuncture / cannulation, male catheterisation
- MIMIC
- IRMER
- PACR
- PADRAP
- FLAP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in both primary and secondary care
- Experience in assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging as an autonomous practitioner
- Understanding and experience of following clinical pathways
- Clinical treatment of managing both children and adults
- Previous experience of working in fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC / HCPC as appropriate
- Teaching qualification
- Level 3 or 4 advanced clinical examination course ( eg, AAAC or equivalent ) or desire to work towards it
- Up to date mandatory clinical skills / competencies
Desirable
- Advanced clinical competencies eg, venepuncture / cannulation, male catheterisation
- MIMIC
- IRMER
- PACR
- PADRAP
- FLAP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in both primary and secondary care
- Experience in assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging as an autonomous practitioner
- Understanding and experience of following clinical pathways
- Clinical treatment of managing both children and adults
- Previous experience of working in fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring students
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).
