About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.
Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.
Our Suffolk and North East Essex OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Ipswich, Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. Please see the link below to see the site map.
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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.
In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.
We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.
Main duties of the job
Deliver comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs.
Conduct consultations from the clinical base, providing face-to-face care in a fully equipped environment.
Undertake home visits to patients requiring assessment or treatment in their own residence, offering a personalized and compassionate approach.
Assisting with telephone triage calls when there are lower levels of face-to-face consultations booked.
Manage telephone triage, providing expert clinical advice, risk assessment, and directing patients to appropriate care pathways.
Work autonomously while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to Practice Plus Group policies and NHS guidelines to uphold high standards of care.
About us
Registered Nurse or Paramedic with MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
Experience within Out of Hours, Primary Care GP Surgery, or Urgent Treatment Centre
Holder of V300 / Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and minimum 6 months experience post qualification.
Ability to autonomously see and treat patients of all ages
Confident clinical decision-maker with strong assessment skills.
Excellent communicator with a patient-centred approach.
Flexible, self-motivated, and committed to ongoing professional development.
For more information, please see the downloadable Job Description attached to the advert. Or to talk to the lead recruiter for this role, please contact George Robinson - [email protected]
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.
Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.
Our Suffolk and North East Essex OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Ipswich, Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. Please see the link below to see the site map.
Click Here
Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.
In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.
We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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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 Practice Plus Group
Address Colchester Primary Care Centre
Turner Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)