Job summary
Role:Advanced Practitioner
Locations:Danetre Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, Northampton General Hospital - Northampton & Isebrook
Hospital, Wellingborough
Salary:£30.44 per hour
Enhancements:
- Monday to Friday 2000-0800 all hours 30% enhancement
- Midnight on Friday until 0800 Monday all hours 45% enhancement
Hours: We are offering weekend shifts, part-time contracted hours and bank hours. Shift durations vary from 4-6 hours, with a variety of hours available between Saturday 08:00 and Monday 08:00
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be
responsible for the autonomous clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral
or giving advice as appropriate. To first contact patients across a wide
spectrum of clinical conditions within the services provided by DHU Health Care
CIC through direct contact consultations.
A commitment to a quality
service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional
development are integral to the role and the development of the service.
The post holder will participate
in promoting and advancing DHU Health Care CIC, whilst working towards
DHUsValues, behaviours and principles
We are always:
Compassionate we show kindness, consideration and
understanding in everything we do and demonstrate our caring nature to our
patient, people and communities
Accomplished we are available
day and night a response, adaptable, professional NHS partner, providing the
best advice, care and treatment for every individual
Respectful we recognise the
value that individual and team difference bring welcoming views, listening,
being honest, and learning from others experiences
Encouraging we believe everyone
matters, so we inspire confidence in other promoting speaking up, fostering
career-long learning and development, and supporting improvement ideas
About us
DHU Healthcare is a
not-for-profit community interest company providing a diverse range of services
to the NHS frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of
hours services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West and East
Midlands a population totalling around 14 million. As a socially conscious
organisation, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and
offer a supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would
like to find out more about us, you can visit our website at Our profile :: DHU
Healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To practice autonomously without
direct supervision.
- To utilise advanced clinical
skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical
service
- To recognise the need for,
initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
- To recognise the need for and
initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
- To exhibit excellent nonverbal
and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have
the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these
effectively.
- To maintain appropriate clinical
records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job
description attached, or available on request.
In return, we can offer:
Joining DHU means you will receive some great benefits. This will include access to the NHS pension scheme alongside a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your length of service or recognises your existing NHS commitment. We provide an incremental sick pay scheme and family friendly policies like maternity and paternity pay that match the NHS offer, alongside working enhancements including an additional 30 - 45% of annual salary for unsociable hours benefit (earning potential will vary on shift days / times). We will also support your health and wellbeing - with complementary Westfield Health Insurance membership which covers basic costs like your dental care, glasses, physiotherapy, chiropody and many more.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care to our organisational culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To practice autonomously without
direct supervision.
- To utilise advanced clinical
skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical
service
- To recognise the need for,
initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
- To recognise the need for and
initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
- To exhibit excellent nonverbal
and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have
the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these
effectively.
- To maintain appropriate clinical
records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job
description attached, or available on request.
In return, we can offer:
Joining DHU means you will receive some great benefits. This will include access to the NHS pension scheme alongside a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your length of service or recognises your existing NHS commitment. We provide an incremental sick pay scheme and family friendly policies like maternity and paternity pay that match the NHS offer, alongside working enhancements including an additional 30 - 45% of annual salary for unsociable hours benefit (earning potential will vary on shift days / times). We will also support your health and wellbeing - with complementary Westfield Health Insurance membership which covers basic costs like your dental care, glasses, physiotherapy, chiropody and many more.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care to our organisational culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.
Desirable
- MSc (Advanced Practice)
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Is able to use negotiation skills
- Skills, employing critical thinking.
- Ability to identify individual client needs
- Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Counselling & communication skills
- Facilitation & negotiation skills
- Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Specialist clinical/Technical skills
Desirable
- A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas
- ALS / PALS
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Plastering Suturing and wound closure
- IMER & XRay interpretation
- Pathology interpretation
- Telephone triage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.
Desirable
- MSc (Advanced Practice)
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Is able to use negotiation skills
- Skills, employing critical thinking.
- Ability to identify individual client needs
- Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Counselling & communication skills
- Facilitation & negotiation skills
- Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Specialist clinical/Technical skills
Desirable
- A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas
- ALS / PALS
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Plastering Suturing and wound closure
- IMER & XRay interpretation
- Pathology interpretation
- Telephone triage
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).
