Job summary
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Practitioner, passionate about working in same day/urgent care services?
Do you want to work in a forward thinking, diverse and rewarding environment?
We are looking to recruit experienced NPs/ACPs/ENPs across our Central London Urgent Care/ Walk in Services who have experience of working in unscheduled care environments.
- St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing, W10 6DZ
- Parsons Green Health Centre, SW6 4UL
- Soho Centre for Health and Care, W1D 3HZ
This is an exciting time to join our Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Clinical Practitioner led Urgent Care/ Walk in Services which deliver high quality unscheduled care services.
You will be part of our dynamic team which has a broad scope of advanced practice. We embrace the variety and challenges which comes with the role, meaning we learn something new every day!
As a highly valued member of our team, the quality of care we provide starts with you.
Main duties of the job
There is opportunity to work across the services. We pride ourselves on our NP's/ACPs/ENPS being up to date with the latest evidenced-based practices as well as being supportive of our staff in their professional development.
We are seeking experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners who can work autonomously within an unscheduled care environment and/ or urgent care setting ideally with experience of managing patients from 2 years and over. You will be educated to degree level and an Independent Non-medical Prescriber qualification would be desirable.
Why work with us?
- We provide an educationally focused environment, which will allow you to develop your repertoire of clinical skills, and theoretical knowledge, through work-based education and training.
- We have an excellent track record of supporting clinicians through programmes of further advanced training such as the Non-Medical Prescribing.
- With the support of our team of highly experienced 8A advanced practitioners, we will enable you to develop other skills, such as teaching, implementing, and undertaking audits and QI projects, co-ordinating the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Our St Charles UCC has X-ray facilities and rotational opportunities are possible to enhance and learn new skills.
- There is free parking available at St Charles and Parsons Green and tube stations are located within walking distance of all centres.
About us
Why work with us?
- We provide an educationally focused environment, which will allow you to develop your repertoire of clinical skills, and theoretical knowledge, through work-based education and training.
- We have an excellent track record of supporting clinicians through programmes of further advanced training such as the Non-Medical Prescribing.
- With the support of our team of highly experienced 8A advanced practitioners, we will enable you to develop other skills, such as teaching, implementing, and undertaking audits and QI projects, co-ordinating the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Our St Charles UCC has X-ray facilities and rotational opportunities are possible to enhance and learn new skills.
- There is free parking available at St Charles and Parsons Green and tube stations are located within walking distance of all centres.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
- Evidence of continuing professional education in an accredited Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or has completed relevant Advanced Practice modules
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
- Qualification in prehospital care or community care
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning
- University accredited Minor injuries Module
- University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
- Experience of caring for patients 2 years and older
- Experience in working autonomously in an emergency or other unscheduled care environment or working autonomously within a GP surgery
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
- Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.
- Experience in monitoring clinical standards
Desirable
- Experience of team / service/ staff management.
- Experience of implementing evidence-based care and developing others to do so
- Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
- Experience of change management and implementing change in practice.
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Competent in physical examination of patients of all ages
- Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately
- Able to manage difficult situations and address poor practice
- Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Able to identify own and other's learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
- Specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems.
- Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of current NHS organizational structures and policy initiatives.
- Knowledge of recent developments in unscheduled care.
Desirable
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Ability to make formal presentations to a wide range of people
- Knowledge of resource management
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to work flexible shifts
- Able to work from more than one work base
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
- Evidence of continuing professional education in an accredited Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or has completed relevant Advanced Practice modules
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
- Qualification in prehospital care or community care
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning
- University accredited Minor injuries Module
- University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
- Experience of caring for patients 2 years and older
- Experience in working autonomously in an emergency or other unscheduled care environment or working autonomously within a GP surgery
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
- Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.
- Experience in monitoring clinical standards
Desirable
- Experience of team / service/ staff management.
- Experience of implementing evidence-based care and developing others to do so
- Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
- Experience of change management and implementing change in practice.
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Competent in physical examination of patients of all ages
- Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately
- Able to manage difficult situations and address poor practice
- Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Able to identify own and other's learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
- Specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems.
- Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of current NHS organizational structures and policy initiatives.
- Knowledge of recent developments in unscheduled care.
Desirable
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Ability to make formal presentations to a wide range of people
- Knowledge of resource management
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to work flexible shifts
- Able to work from more than one work base
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).
