Job summary
Secondment which may become permanent if a permanent job becomes available.The Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS) is expanding its clinical workforce by introducing a new Advanced Practitioner role open to suitably experienced Nurses and Paramedics.
The post provides an exciting opportunity for motivated Paramedics and Nurses to be involved in the Trusts new delivery model. Rotating between the Clinical Hub providing telephone triage to NWAS patients and responding from designated NWAS sites to patients who have the potential to be treated at home following your initial telephone consultation. You will be responding in a non-emergency vehicle.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced Paramedic or Nurse, who acting within their professional boundaries will provide enhanced clinical decision making to support pathways of care to lower acuity patients both through telephone consultation and face to face assessment. You will ensure the delivery of excellent patient care through the continuous achievement of high clinical standards. You will work autonomously and support patients within our community. You will be expected to undertake relevant research and development activities. You will also provide guidance and mentorship to peers within your role.
These new and innovative posts will suit highly motivated patient focused practitioners who wish to further develop their clinical skills and experience by working in an urgent and emergency care setting. So, if you are comfortable working autonomously whilst having the support of a close clinical team and want to work for an organisation who is rethinking the way urgent and emergency care is delivered apply now.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Advanced Practitioner - Urgent & Emergency Care?The role is open to Paramedics and Nurses with HCPC or NMC Registration who are able to meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please note that this post is not suitable for NQP Paramedics or a New qualified nurse.Candidates should also have DipHE/FDg in nursing or paramedic sciences or an equivalent healthcare qualification.
What will the application process involve?All candidates will be required to complete an application available on the NHS jobs website. Each application will be reviewed and those shortlisted will be invited to an assessment day.The assessments will be split into two elements:
1. Objective structured clinical exam
2. InterviewHow will the role operate?The role will provide enhanced clinical decision making to support pathways of care to patients through telephone consultation and face to face assessment.The telephone consultation element will be undertaken within the Trusts clinical hub sites. Successful applicants will receive appropriate training in telephone triage. The face-to-face element will involve practitioners working in a solo capacity responding in a car, with the ability to undertake telephone consultation remotely before attendance. Please note that practitioners will not be required to attend emergencies driving under blue light conditions.Where are the roles based?The post holder will be based at one of the clinical hub sites below, your responding shifts will be from an NWAS ambulance station. Preston
LiverpoolDo the roles attract unsocial hours?The post has been evaluated as a Band 7 and will be paid under Section 2 unsocial hours in line with Agenda for Change Terms and ConditionsWhat are the line management arrangements?Both operational and clinical leadership will come from the Clinical Hub Management team.Will there be an initial induction / training course?The first part of your training will be a 2-week induction followed by mentorship for up to 6 weeks to achieve competency in telephone triage. The length of mentoring will depend on previous experience. You will then be given time to allow you to grow confident in the role. The training requirements for the face-to-face aspect of the role will be dependent on your clinical background and experience. It is a pre-requisite that clinicians complete any necessary training, including sign off for independent practice in both telephone triage and face to face assessments.
This advert will close on 29th April 2024 - please ensure you submit an application before this date if you wish to be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Advanced Practitioner - Urgent & Emergency Care?The role is open to Paramedics and Nurses with HCPC or NMC Registration who are able to meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please note that this post is not suitable for NQP Paramedics or a New qualified nurse.Candidates should also have DipHE/FDg in nursing or paramedic sciences or an equivalent healthcare qualification.
What will the application process involve?All candidates will be required to complete an application available on the NHS jobs website. Each application will be reviewed and those shortlisted will be invited to an assessment day.The assessments will be split into two elements:
1. Objective structured clinical exam
2. InterviewHow will the role operate?The role will provide enhanced clinical decision making to support pathways of care to patients through telephone consultation and face to face assessment.The telephone consultation element will be undertaken within the Trusts clinical hub sites. Successful applicants will receive appropriate training in telephone triage. The face-to-face element will involve practitioners working in a solo capacity responding in a car, with the ability to undertake telephone consultation remotely before attendance. Please note that practitioners will not be required to attend emergencies driving under blue light conditions.Where are the roles based?The post holder will be based at one of the clinical hub sites below, your responding shifts will be from an NWAS ambulance station. Preston
LiverpoolDo the roles attract unsocial hours?The post has been evaluated as a Band 7 and will be paid under Section 2 unsocial hours in line with Agenda for Change Terms and ConditionsWhat are the line management arrangements?Both operational and clinical leadership will come from the Clinical Hub Management team.Will there be an initial induction / training course?The first part of your training will be a 2-week induction followed by mentorship for up to 6 weeks to achieve competency in telephone triage. The length of mentoring will depend on previous experience. You will then be given time to allow you to grow confident in the role. The training requirements for the face-to-face aspect of the role will be dependent on your clinical background and experience. It is a pre-requisite that clinicians complete any necessary training, including sign off for independent practice in both telephone triage and face to face assessments.
This advert will close on 29th April 2024 - please ensure you submit an application before this date if you wish to be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (UK).
- DipHE/FDg in Nursing (Nurse applicants) OR DipHE/FDg in Paramedic Sciences or equivalent healthcare qualification (Paramedic applicants).
- Level 7 (or working towards) in Health Assessment
- BSc in Nursing or Paramedic Sciences or other relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a substantive pre-hospital, Emergency Department or Primary Care role with evidence of credible experience to the role specification.
- Expert knowledge of pre-hospital care & urgent care systems with the ability to demonstrate credibility.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
- Evidence of Teaching / Training Staff
- Appreciation of national standards and national policy in relation to Ambulance Services.
- Ability to effectively work as part of a team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals across a variety of settings and environments.
- Understanding of the commissioning process leading to service development within the NHS.
- Enhanced dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for clinical assessment and physical treatment of patients in operational practice.
- Full valid EU driving licence.
- Computer literacy skills and capable of operating a computer using Microsoft and other software programs.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (UK).
- DipHE/FDg in Nursing (Nurse applicants) OR DipHE/FDg in Paramedic Sciences or equivalent healthcare qualification (Paramedic applicants).
- Level 7 (or working towards) in Health Assessment
- BSc in Nursing or Paramedic Sciences or other relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a substantive pre-hospital, Emergency Department or Primary Care role with evidence of credible experience to the role specification.
- Expert knowledge of pre-hospital care & urgent care systems with the ability to demonstrate credibility.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
- Evidence of Teaching / Training Staff
- Appreciation of national standards and national policy in relation to Ambulance Services.
- Ability to effectively work as part of a team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals across a variety of settings and environments.
- Understanding of the commissioning process leading to service development within the NHS.
- Enhanced dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for clinical assessment and physical treatment of patients in operational practice.
- Full valid EU driving licence.
- Computer literacy skills and capable of operating a computer using Microsoft and other software programs.
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).
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