Job summary
Shape the Future of Urgent Care in the Heart of London!
Are you an experienced Nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for delivering exceptional urgent care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your expertise makes a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We're looking for talented Emergency Clinical Practitioners to join our innovative Advanced Clinical Practitioner-led Walk-In Service at the Soho Centre for Health and Care. This is a unique chance to be part of a transforming service, dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care within the vibrant heart of London.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Utilize your advanced diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning to autonomously assess and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute undifferentiated conditions - from minor injuries and common ailments to more complex health needs and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.
- Collaborate closely with emergency services, other healthcare professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure seamless and integrated care.
- Play a key role in defining and maintaining high standards of care and practice, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
- Contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the service, shaping its future direction.
- Take on the responsibility of Shift Leader on a rotational basis, overseeing the day-to-day running of the service.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring clear understanding and shared decision-making.
- Deliver culturally sensitive care that respects the diverse needs of our community.
- Participate in service audits to evaluate and enhance the quality of our services.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where professional development is actively encouraged. We prioritise evidence-based practice and empower our team members to excel in their roles.
If you are a motivated and compassionate clinician seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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 Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
- Evidence of completion of Level 7 Advanced Clinical Assessment Module
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
- Substantial experience in patient care
- 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
- Experience of clinical supervision
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 & 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.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
- Evidence of completion of Level 7 Advanced Clinical Assessment Module
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
- Substantial experience in patient care
- 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
- Experience of clinical supervision
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 & 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.
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.
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).
