Job summary
This
is a fantastic developmental opportunity for a Clinician wanting to
specialise in urgent and emergency care!
This B6 post comes with a two-year (minimum)
training and development package where you will be fully supported to study at
M level gaining qualifications in non-medical prescribing and advanced clinical
practice and diagnostic skills.
You
will also get the opportunity to gain a wealth of urgent care experience and
further your knowledge of the wider urgent care system. From remote clinical assessment
to face to face autonomous practice in a clinical setting, your developmental
pathway will be individually designed to meet your needs and that of Sironas
place based urgent care services.
You will be mentored to become an autonomous
B7 Urgent Care Practitioner on successful completion of all post-graduate
modules and on demonstrating clinical competence in all areas of urgent care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include providing autonomous
evidenced based care, under supervision, delivering advice and treatment to
adults and children attending with minor injuries, some illnesses and a wide
range of complex / urgent undifferentiated conditions while being supported
by the senior team.
To
initiate the onward referral of patients and be able to recognise and manage
patient pathways for patients who may require further intervention or
specialist referral to inpatient, outpatient or community-based teams
To study at M level and successfully complete a
programme of education over a minimum period of 2 years.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached person specification and job description for further information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached person specification and job description for further information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of urgent and or emergency care services
- Autonomous but supported practice within a health care environment - history taking, examination skills, diagnostic reasoning and implementation of patient centred management
- Clinical examination skills e.g., neurological, abdominal, respiratory, ear nose and throat, musculoskeletal (UWE PACR completion desirable)
- Demonstrate ability to work with complex clients and situations, showing ability to problem solve.
- Familiarity of working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and/or medicines protocols
- Basic life support experience for adults and paediatrics
- High level verbal and written communication.
- Ability to use IT equipment and willing to undertake further training as required.
- Organisational skills, ability to prioritise
- Able to work effectively with other agencies and professionals.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work within clear framework of responsibility
Desirable
- Advanced wound care management. suturing (desirable)
- Recording and basic interpretation of 12 lead ECG
- Plastering skills (desirable)
- X-ray requesting and interpretation (highly desirable)
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/ HCPC registration
- Degree level education
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at M level
- PACR or equivalent
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Willing to undertake post-graduate studies at Masters level, to include non-medical prescribing (NMP) and Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment (APiCA).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of urgent and or emergency care services
- Autonomous but supported practice within a health care environment - history taking, examination skills, diagnostic reasoning and implementation of patient centred management
- Clinical examination skills e.g., neurological, abdominal, respiratory, ear nose and throat, musculoskeletal (UWE PACR completion desirable)
- Demonstrate ability to work with complex clients and situations, showing ability to problem solve.
- Familiarity of working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and/or medicines protocols
- Basic life support experience for adults and paediatrics
- High level verbal and written communication.
- Ability to use IT equipment and willing to undertake further training as required.
- Organisational skills, ability to prioritise
- Able to work effectively with other agencies and professionals.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work within clear framework of responsibility
Desirable
- Advanced wound care management. suturing (desirable)
- Recording and basic interpretation of 12 lead ECG
- Plastering skills (desirable)
- X-ray requesting and interpretation (highly desirable)
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/ HCPC registration
- Degree level education
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at M level
- PACR or equivalent
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Willing to undertake post-graduate studies at Masters level, to include non-medical prescribing (NMP) and Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment (APiCA).
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).
Additional information
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).
