Job summary
Are you an experienced, motivated Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Practitioner passionate about working in an unscheduled care environment?
Do you want to work in a forward thinking, diverse and rewarding Team?
New opportunities have arisen for Nurse Practitioners /Clinical Practitioners across our Central London Urgent Care/ Walk in Services based at:
o St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing, W10 6DZo Parsons Green Health Centre, SW6 4ULo Soho Centre for Health and Care, W1D 3HZ
This is an exciting time to join our Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Practitioner led Urgent Care/ Walk in Services that deliver high quality unscheduled care
Our services are undergoing exciting changes as we transform them to best meet the needs of patients and local communities.
Main duties of the job
To autonomously assess, manage and treat patients presenting to our services with a range of minor illnesses and injuries (some requiring x ray at St Charles only)
This may include prescribing medication as an independent non medical prescriber (desirable) or using PGDs
You will be able to assess and treat patients from the age of 2 years and above.
We provide an educationally focused environment, which will allow you to grow professionally and develop your repertoire of clinical skills, and theoretical knowledge.
At CLCH we have an excellent track record of supporting clinicians through programmes of further advanced training such as the Non-Medical Prescribing (if required).
With the support of our team of highly experienced Advanced Practitioners and a Practice Educator, we will also enable you to develop you leadership skills through leadership programmes, mentoring and co-ordinating the day-to-day operations of the department.
o Our St Charles UCC has X-ray facilities enables a wide range of clinical experience.
o There is limited free parking available and/or tube stations are located within walking distance
Please note that previous candidates that have applied within the last 6 months need not re-apply
Interviews will be held week commencing 18th March 2024.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Lucy Irving lucyirving@nhs.net
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at Masters level or completed level 7 module in advanced practice
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
- University accredited Minor injuries Module
- Paediatric Nurse Practitioner qualification
- University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
Experience
Essential
- Experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
- Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.
- Experience in monitoring clinical standards.
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision.
- Experience caring for patients of all age ranges (age range 02 years and over)
- Experience in either emergency/ unscheduled care environment
Desirable
- Experience of team / service/ staff management.
- Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Competent in physical examination of patients of all ages.
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely
- Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems.
- Knowledge of recent developments in unscheduled care.
- Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding procedures.
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct or equivalent professional Registration
- Knowledge of the audit process and able to implement in practice
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and able to implement in practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of monitoring service outcome measures.
- Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at Masters level or completed level 7 module in advanced practice
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
- University accredited Minor injuries Module
- Paediatric Nurse Practitioner qualification
- University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
Experience
Essential
- Experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
- Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.
- Experience in monitoring clinical standards.
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision.
- Experience caring for patients of all age ranges (age range 02 years and over)
- Experience in either emergency/ unscheduled care environment
Desirable
- Experience of team / service/ staff management.
- Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Competent in physical examination of patients of all ages.
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely
- Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems.
- Knowledge of recent developments in unscheduled care.
- Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding procedures.
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct or equivalent professional Registration
- Knowledge of the audit process and able to implement in practice
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and able to implement in practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of monitoring service outcome measures.
- Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
