Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary

B6 and B7 roles available

The post holder will be a registered nurse or paramedic with a higher education qualification in patient assessment, minor injuries and minor illness (or equivalent).

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge of scheduled and unscheduled cases with an urgent or primary care nature and assessment initial treatment and escalation of emergency cases for patients of all ages.

On occasion (in the absence of the operations manager, non-medical prescriber or GP) the post holder will take charge of the day to day running of the Urgent Treatment Centre and will manage general enquiries, staffing issues, complaints and support junior staff (HCAs and administrative staff) as required.

The post holder will assist with the development of clinical services as required.

To be considered for a Band 7 role, the post holder must have the prescribing qualification.

Main duties of the job

• Initial treatment of emergency cases
• Referral of complex cases to specialist at the Acute Hospital.
• Referral of routine cases to patients own GP or improved access GP.
• Escalation to the UTC GP as required.
• Referral to and supervision of the Healthcare Assistants.
• Provide support of the reception and admin staff.
• Provide support to ambulance crews 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.

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tiverton Urgent Treatment Centre

Kennedy Way

Tiverton

EX16 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tiverton Urgent Treatment Centre

Kennedy Way

Tiverton

EX16 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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