About this role
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About Us
Partnering Health Limited (PHL) is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services built on our core values: Truly Care | Team First | Pioneering Innovation. We work collaboratively across teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for our communities.
About the Role
As an Initial Assessment Clinician (IAC) at Partnering Health Limited Group (PHL) working as part of a team, your role is so very important in providing an efficient integrated urgent care service to our patients with a caring and respectful disposition. Working independently and acting within your professional boundaries, your duties will involve the initial assessment and triage of patients within the UTC. The role will involve being part of the team to assist in the management of acutely unwell or injured patients within the scope of practice, as well as assisting with tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Work autonomously and be accountable for his/her ownprofessional actions. Provide initial assessment for undifferentiated patients with arange of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, as wellas varying degree of injuries. Take a patient history, make appropriate physical examinations,formulate differential diagnoses and formulate/manage treatmentplans when working within the UTC. Recognise the need and initiate emergency treatment to save lifeor to safeguard the interests of the patient and refer to emergencyservices when appropriate. Recognise any social needs, safeguarding concerns and actappropriately to safeguard the patient To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable forall aspects of clinical decision making within your clinicalcompetence Take a person-centred approach to service delivery, based onclear understanding and experience of the modes for servicedelivery. Maintain and develop clinical competence and knowledge of caredelivery within the health care setting taking responsibility for youreducational and developmental requirements and continuedprofessional development. To undertake appropriate personal and professional developmentto meet the requirements of NMC/HCPC Registration. To participate in regular performance review with yourprofessional line managerExperience & Knowledge
About us
Why Join Us?
PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced General Practitioners and commercial partners, driven by a clear vision to deliver high-quality healthcare services that positively impact local communities. Led by an experienced team of clinicians and healthcare leaders with extensive expertise across urgent and primary care settings,
PHL Group operates a wide range of services across the UK and internationally, including Integrated Urgent Care, GP Practices, Custody Healthcare, ADHD services, Home Visiting, and Wait Time Support.
Supported by a well-established organisational infrastructure, robust clinical governance, and industry-leading professionals, PHL Group is committed to enabling people to remain well and receive the best possible health and social care through innovation, quality, and compassion.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values Truly Care, Team First, and Pioneering Innovationmaking PHL Group a forward-thinking organisation where people are empowered to make a real difference.
Applications
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If your application is successful, you can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of submission.
Please note that this advert will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Partnering Health Limited (PHL) is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services built on our core values: Truly Care | Team First | Pioneering Innovation. We work collaboratively across teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for our communities.
About the Role
As an Initial Assessment Clinician (IAC) at Partnering Health Limited Group (PHL) working as part of a team, your role is so very important in providing an efficient integrated urgent care service to our patients with a caring and respectful disposition. Working independently and acting within your professional boundaries, your duties will involve the initial assessment and triage of patients within the UTC. The role will involve being part of the team to assist in the management of acutely unwell or injured patients within the scope of practice, as well as assisting with tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Key Responsibilities
Work autonomously and be accountable for his/her ownprofessional actions. Provide initial assessment for undifferentiated patients with arange of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, as wellas varying degree of injuries. Take a patient history, make appropriate physical examinations,formulate differential diagnoses and formulate/manage treatmentplans when working within the UTC. Recognise the need and initiate emergency treatment to save lifeor to safeguard the interests of the patient and refer to emergencyservices when appropriate. Recognise any social needs, safeguarding concerns and actappropriately to safeguard the patient To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable forall aspects of clinical decision making within your clinicalcompetence Take a person-centred approach to service delivery, based onclear understanding and experience of the modes for servicedelivery. Maintain and develop clinical competence and knowledge of caredelivery within the health care setting taking responsibility for youreducational and developmental requirements and continuedprofessional development. To undertake appropriate personal and professional developmentto meet the requirements of NMC/HCPC Registration. To participate in regular performance review with yourprofessional line managerExperience & Knowledge
Essential:
At least 2 years post registration experience At least 2 years full-time working in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting. Good knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of minor injury and illness presentations. Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Clear understanding of professional responsibilities and accountability. Registered with the NMC/HCPC with no disciplinary sanctions or pending/current investigations. Degree level qualification in paramedicine or nursing
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the NMC/HCPC with no disciplinary sanctions or pending/current investigations. Degree level qualification in paramedicine or nursing At least 2 years post registration experience At least 2 years full-time working in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Clear understanding of professional responsibilities and accountability. Good knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of minor injury and illness presentations. At least 2 years post registration experience At least 2 years full-time working in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting.
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).
Employer details Employer name Partnering Health Ltd
Address Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
SO41 8QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)