About this role
Job summary This role helps people with urgent health needs by assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, making a real difference to timely patient care. You'll work as part of a skilled urgent care team, supporting patients with both minor illness and more complex needs. You will practise with a high level of autonomy while collaborating closely with colleagues across health and care services. Your work will help ensure safe, effective care and smooth patient journeys.
Main duties of the job What you'll do:
Carry out telephone triage and face-to-face assessments for undiagnosed conditions Diagnose, treat and manage patients, including referral or discharge Prioritise and respond to urgent and emergency presentations Work with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe care pathways Support and supervise junior staff and students What we're looking for: Current professional registration with NMC or HCPC Degree in nursing, paramedic science or equivalent experience Advanced assessment skills and evidence-based clinical decision making Experience in urgent or unplanned care settings Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the difference you bring, helping us create a fair and inclusive service for everyone.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) or the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council). Approved degree in nursing or paramedic science or equivalent experience. Post graduate qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience Teaching/Mentoring qualification APACS (Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills) or equivalent qualification/experience Non-medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge Essential
Highly specialised knowledge of relevant policy and legislation in relation to unplanned care Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary teams Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Specialised knowledge of medication and interventions used in unplanned care Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice Knowledge of the legal framework surrounding medications prescribed or supplied, including PGDs, PSDs, EOL care pathways etc.
Experience Essential
Experience in a specialist environment, demonstrating effective leadership and autonomy. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and working with patients with minor injuries and minor illness presentations Experience of the initial management, stabilisation and onward referral of patients who may self-present with more serious/life threatening conditions Previous experience of producing reports or audits Experience of utilising a variety of software packages e.g. SystmOne, and E-Mail, Ability to prioritise effectively in a clinical environment Previous leadership and management experience within a clinical setting Experience and competency in supervision and support of others including the prioritisation of patient care e.g. junior staff, non-registered staff and students
Desirable
Experience of using PGDs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address Hull Royal Urgent Treatment Centre
Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)