About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and competent clinician to become part of our friendly team at the Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in the New Forest, Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to progress and achieve the level of nurse practitioner/specialist paramedic prescriber and become a competent and autonomous practitioner, within the field of minor injury and minor illness. The UTC has run the Development Clinical Practitioner programme successfully for five years with clinicians achieving an excellent clinical and academic standard.
Lymington UTC sees approximately 37,000 attendances per year and this demand is ever-increasing. Our department has had to adapt greatly to meet the demands of a greater influx of acutely unwell and injured patients attending our department. The service sees patients from all ages, and we are fortunate to have excellent facilities and an ability to manage a range of different patient presentations. Our clinical team comprises of nurse practitioners, specialist paramedics, doctor/GPs, as well as healthcare support workers. The team has a reputation of being approachable, friendly, and providing excellent support to all level of clinicians.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be a registered nurse or paramedic with good experience of primary/urgent/emergency care. We are also particularly interested in candidates with a background in emergency care, as well as minor injury and/or illness. The successful applicant will need a high degree of enthusiasm and drive to develop as a clinician and work with the team to gain the necessary knowledge and experience to achieve the level to be a competent and autonomous practitioner. This is a post comprising of a minimum of 36 hours per week and an expectation of working a range of shifts throughout the month including evening, weekends, bank-holidays. As a development post it will involve a period of learning and experience within the department to sign off on competencies, attending relevant short training courses, and the department will support/fund the applicant through the necessary level 7 university modules to achieve the level of Clinical Practitioner Prescriber.
Partnering Health Group (PHL) are an established and expanding healthcare organisation responsible for providing a variety of nationwide healthcare services and are delighted to be providing the UTC in Lymington Hospital. We deliver these services to our community so you will feel a real sense of achievement and that your work makes a difference to local peoples lives.
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
Complete an initial supernumery period and mentored role to develop accountability for his her own professional actions.
Supervised assessment of undifferentiated patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop core knowledge and competence to a take history, make appropriate physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses and formulate and manage treatment plans when working in any clinical environment.
Refer and facilitate patient pathways through appropriate referrals to primary, community, secondary and tertiary care for patients when necessary, such as 2 week wait, urgent and routine referrals to specialities.
Develop the skills and knowledge to recognise the need and initiate emergency treatment to save life or to safeguard the interests of the patient and refer to emergency services when appropriate.
Develop the skills and knowledge to assess and manage a wide range of minor injury and illness presentations
Develop competence to recognise any social needs, safeguarding concerns and act appropriately to safeguard the patient.
Develop competence to ensure that patients are safely discharged from our care with appropriate instructions for after care and follow up.
Identify opportunities to proactively encourage health promotion and health education to all patients.
Take a person-centred approach to service delivery, based on clear understanding and experience of the modes for service delivery.
To assist in the development of new models for service delivery which have a positive impact on the health economy.
Develop and maintain clinical competence and knowledge of care delivery within the health care setting taking responsibility for your educational and developmental requirements and continued professional development.
To work within the professional Code of Conduct and other directives as defined by the NMC HCPC.
To be responsible and accountable for legible and contemporaneous clinical records
To undertake appropriate personal and professional development to meet the requirements of NMC HCPC Registration.
To participate in regular performance review with your clinical line manager.
Complete all training and competencies as part of the requirements of the DCP role, including level 7 university modules, red dot course etc..
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse or paramedic with NMC or HCPC registration Must be able to demonstrate and meet competencies of all mandatory training as required within the policies of the organisation. Must be authorised to work in the EEC. Must be able to clear an enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
ILS/PILS or ALS qualification Completion of level 7 modules Level 3 safeguarding of adults and children Experience of lab result interpretation
Experience Essential
At least four years of working full-time within an acute healthcare setting such as emergency department, primary care, or pre-hospital environment Experience of minor injury and or illness Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent understanding of anatomy and physiology Good organisational skills in the and ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Clear understanding of professional responsibilities and accountability. oRecognises that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making and supports the articulation of this in policies and processes. oMakes robust clinical decisions and has a clear and safe rationale for the decisions made. oTreats everyone equally, with care, respect, and dignity.
Desirable
Good knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of minor injury and illness presentations. Experience of triage assessment Good knowledge of primary care referral pathways such as 2-week-wait referrals. High degree of enthusiasm and drive to develop as a clinician and work with the team to gain the necessary knowledge and experience to achieve the level to be a competent and autonomous practitioner.
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)