About this role
Job summary
The role of the Nurse or Paramedic Non-Medical Prescriber will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge of scheduled and unscheduled cases with an urgent nature and assessment initial treatment and referral of emergency cases in patients of all ages.The post holder will use their non-medical prescribing qualification to support patient care according to the local formulary. As senior clinicians they will also support staff who issue medications via PGD with their prescribing decisions.
The post holder will take charge of the day to day running of the UTC and in the absence of the operations manager will manage general enquiries, staffing issues, complaints and support junior staff as required.
You will be well supported by a friendly clinical and administrative team. Induction and training will be provided. SWASFT will also provide your medical indemnity. This is an evolving role within the Trust as is subject to change and development as required by the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Autonamous assessment, treatment and discharge of adults and children presenting a wide range of minor injuries and minor illnesses in accordance with local polices and national clinical guidelines Day to day running of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre To ensure that all patients' individual needs are assessed on admissions, their care planned appropriately, delivered in accordance with best practice and evaluate Assist the Operations Manager to improve patient care and deputise in their absence
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Those that can demonstrate experience of working in a busy UTC or equivalent but do not hold a NM prescribing qualification will be considered at Band 6.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NMC/HCPC Registered Clinician Post registration qualification in minor injuries and minor illness. Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification advanced clinical assessment module, Level 7
Desirable
Master qualification or working towards RCGP / CoP exam or equivalent Post Gradate diploma advanced practice IRMER qualification
Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience (5+ years) Extensive post registration work experience including in appropriate setting (ED, MIU, WIC, UCC, OOH or GP practice)
Desirable
Experience interacting with ambulance crews (handovers and offering advice) advanced wound closure plastering/splinting course catheter trained
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 South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address Urgent Treatment Centre
Tiverton Hospital, Kennedy Way
Tiverton
EX16 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)