Job summary
Here at SECAmb we are expanding our NHS 111 and Clinical Assessment Service and, subsequently, we are looking for experienced nurses and paramedics from a variety of backgrounds who want a new challenge, to work in a dynamic control room environment where you can use your invaluable skills and knowledge to support both our patients and our growing team of Call Handlers.
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership with IC24 to provide the non-emergency NHS 111 service across Kent and Sussex. Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to patients' individual healthcare needs.
Main duties of the job
111 Clinical Advisor
NHS 111 has been designed to make it easier for the public to access advice and urgent health care services, linking patients with the most appropriate care provider for their presenting condition.
- Shifts include a mixture of Days, Weekends and Evenings
- Hours available - 15, 18, 24, 30 and 37.5 hours per week
- Band 6, £35,392 to £42,618 per annum + Unsocial in line with AfC
- Based in Ashford initially, then moving to our new site in Gillingham by July 2023
Training : 6 weeks full time NHS Pathways 111
- 2 weeks NHSP Training,
- 1 week CAD training (all M-F).
- 1 week HA mentoring (shift work),
- 1 week NHSP clinician training (M-F) then
- 1 week mentoring (shift work)
About us
We also have a range of development opportunities for dedicated and passionate HCPC/NMC registered paramedics or nurses who are committed to, and have a proven track record of, delivering high-quality healthcare.
After successfully passing a 6 week Training Course and completion of a six-month probationary period there may be the opportunity to complete some shifts remotely, subject to attendance and performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a 111 Clinical Advisor, you will undertake clinical assessments with patients using the NHS Pathways clinical triage system.
You will be required to:
- Harness your wealth of healthcare experience to assess and lead patients to the correct health outcome
- Work quickly and accurately with resilience under pressure
- Be available to work over the Christmas and Easter periods
- Use your excellent communication skills to provide advice to patients with the most appropriate advice and treatment, based on their assessment
- Record data quickly and accurately on the computer
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a 111 Clinical Advisor, you will undertake clinical assessments with patients using the NHS Pathways clinical triage system.
You will be required to:
- Harness your wealth of healthcare experience to assess and lead patients to the correct health outcome
- Work quickly and accurately with resilience under pressure
- Be available to work over the Christmas and Easter periods
- Use your excellent communication skills to provide advice to patients with the most appropriate advice and treatment, based on their assessment
- Record data quickly and accurately on the computer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a Paramedic or Nurse High levels of current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of undertaking regular update training and continuous personal/professional development in accordance with HPC regulations and Trust requirements as amended from time to time. It is desirable to be a member of the College of Paramedics or equivalent professional body
- HCPC/RGN Registration
behaviours
Essential
- Ability to convey information in a simplified and easily understandable way.
- Flexibility -Be prepared to work a rotating shift system including working nights and weekends
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a Paramedic or Nurse High levels of current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of undertaking regular update training and continuous personal/professional development in accordance with HPC regulations and Trust requirements as amended from time to time. It is desirable to be a member of the College of Paramedics or equivalent professional body
- HCPC/RGN Registration
behaviours
Essential
- Ability to convey information in a simplified and easily understandable way.
- Flexibility -Be prepared to work a rotating shift system including working nights and weekends
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).
