About this role
Job summary
Sirona care and health operate multi-professionally led, place based urgent care facilities across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
South Bristol Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) offers same day urgent care for minor injuries and minor illnesses. The unit is open 8am -8pm 7 days a week.
We currently have a vacancy at South Bristol UTC for a motivated clinician looking to gain experience in a urgent care "front door" service.
You will be undertaking the full assessment, management and referral of a diverse group of service users with urgent injury and illness presentations. The role includes undertaking initial assessments, remote consultations and supporting service improvement through audit and project work. We offer access to regular internal training and external higher education developmental opportunities.
We are a friendly and experienced team seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who has the required experience to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide patient centred care, including assessment, shared care planning and appropriate referral of service users with indirect supervision. Undertake a variety of consultation types including face to face, telephone and video. Utilise advanced clinical examination skills to support diagnostic reasoning and patient centred care plans. Utilise Patient Group Directions appropriately manage patient presentations. Support unit safety by effectively carrying out initial assessment and prioritisation of presenting patients. Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues . This will include formal mentoring of healthcare students. Support UTC management and colleagues to deliver robust clinical governance and service improvement programs. Use of your skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver safe and effective care to our service users
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please review attached Job Description for details of service, role purpose and key responsibilities.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in emergency, urgent care, minor injury units, walk in centres or relevant community settings Autonomous but supported practice within a health care environment - history taking, examination skills, diagnostic reasoning and planning of patient centred care plans Demonstrate ability to work with complex clients and situations, showing ability to problem solve. High level verbal and written communication
Desirable
Experience interpreting plain film X-ray images Experience or qualification relevant to remote clinical assessment Experience using Patient Group Directions Experience undertaking advanced wound care and/or limb/joint reduction and immobilisation
Qualifications Essential
NMC/ HCPC registration Completion of (relevant) undergraduate study
Desirable
ILS/PILS Mentorship/Supporting Students in practice qualification IRMER qualification (in date) Evidence of studying at M level Evidence of relevant post graduate study (e.g. PACR, APICA, PADRAP)
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 Sirona care & health CIC
Address South Bristol Urgent Treatment Centre
South Bristol Community Hospital
Bristol
BS14 0DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)