Specialist Practitioner UEC

Job summary

In this role you will be responsible for assessment (including remote triage based at Local Clinical Cells/Clinical Hubs) care, treatment and transportation of patients as an operational practitioner, working in a variety of locations such as ambulances, response vehicles, patients' homes, Local Clinical Cells/Clinical Hubs, primary care settings, minor injury units and accident and emergency departments. Provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel to support the delivery of high quality out of hospital care by competent employees.

Main duties of the job

Carry out all duties as set out in the Paramedic job description as part of an operational crew, on a rapid response vehicle or in other appropriate areas/vehicles.

Operate as an autonomous SPUEC utilising an advanced scope of practice anddemonstrating clinical leadership and co-ordination skills in dealing with incidents or events, which may include liaison with ambulance service managers, other emergency services, specialist teams and other health care professionals.

To undertake duties in the Local Clinical Cells/Clinical Hubs, in a clinical advisory capacity including remote triage and prioritisation of emergency and urgent calls to determineappropriate service responses. This includes assessment and co-ordination of clinical advice calls from operational ambulance crews and responders.

Reduce inappropriate demand for emergency services by referring patients to appropriate health and social care agencies in response to emergency/urgent calls not requiring hospital attendance.

Deliver a flexible ambulance service response crossing professional boundaries as necessary and strengthening the delivery of unscheduled care.

To work on a rotational basis asrequired, in collaborative working partnerships; including G.P. Practices, Primary Care Centres, Walk in Centres, Emergency Departments and Minor Injuries Units etc. This may include requesting appropriate diagnostic tests as applicable to patient need, e.g. X-ray, Blood Test, ECG, to enhance patient care.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

All Counties

EX2 7HY

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

Trust wide

All Counties

EX2 7HY

Employer's website

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

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