Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Urgent Care Practitioner - Selby UTC

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Job summary

The Selby Urgent Treatment Centre provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness and minor injuries to patients who walk-in or are directed to attend by 111 or a local Primary care provider. The service is staffed by Urgent Care Practitioners and Assessment Practitioners working with varying degrees of autonomy to provide care to patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and illness, supported by triage nurses.

Band 6 UCP role qualified in minor injury or minor illness would also be considered.

Main duties of the job

To provide a patient centred service, ensuring appropriate, effective and seamless care
To practice as a autonomous practitioner, demonstrating clinical knowledge and competence in the management of minor illness.
Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet the needs of the service and prioritise patients based on clinical need. Escalate appropriately to colleagues for assistance with workload if patient care would otherwise become compromised
Supply/administer appropriate medications within agreed Patient Group Directions or as independently prescribed.
To provide evidence based practice within an unscheduled care environment
Support and facilitate the delivery of clinical governance within the service

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0389A-A

Job locations

Selby War memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX

Job description

Job responsibilities

At a local level contribute to the evaluation and review of each shift and share any learning with the wider team, assisting in the implementation of any necessary adjustments to meet service needs
To understand and comply with Trust policies and procedures including adverse incident reporting and complaints procedure
Supervise junior clinicians in gaining skills and knowledge in urgent care through competency and portfolio development to meet service needs as and when required
Promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care staff in primary/community care and those in other statutory and voluntary services
In line with local guidelines, reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Job description

Job responsibilities

At a local level contribute to the evaluation and review of each shift and share any learning with the wider team, assisting in the implementation of any necessary adjustments to meet service needs
To understand and comply with Trust policies and procedures including adverse incident reporting and complaints procedure
Supervise junior clinicians in gaining skills and knowledge in urgent care through competency and portfolio development to meet service needs as and when required
Promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care staff in primary/community care and those in other statutory and voluntary services
In line with local guidelines, reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Paramedic
Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

Mentorship/equivalent teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work across multi-disciplinary health and social care team
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Primary Care, Urgent or Emergency Care setting

Desirable

Evidence of working in variety of clinical settings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Paramedic
Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

Mentorship/equivalent teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work across multi-disciplinary health and social care team
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Primary Care, Urgent or Emergency Care setting

Desirable

Evidence of working in variety of clinical settings

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Selby War memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Selby War memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX

Employer's website

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