Job summary
Scope
of Practice
The post holder will
be able to work independently and in
conjunction with other members of the clinical team. They must demonstrate and evidence:
developed clinical skills; critical-thinking; and clinical-reasoning whilst
working within their professional boundaries (scope of practice), which should
not be exceeded, unless ‘directly/physically’ supervised or delegated/tasked to
do so by a senior member of the ‘multidisciplinary-team’ (MDT).
The post holder is identified as a clinical expert/lead and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care.
Our UTC is located within the Leicester Royal Department Hospital. The Centre is GP led with support from allied healthcare professionals including Emergency Care Practitioners, Paramedics Emergency + Health Care Assistants.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties include:
Experience of working in the urgent and emergency care sector is desirable, or a passion to work in a fast-paced environment. The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills with clear communication and management plans in line with local guidelines. The post holder will engage in continuous CPD throughout their employment and have a willingness to share experience and teaching with the wider team. The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with an expert practitioner working within urgent and emergency care.
History-taking; assessment; diagnosis;
treatment; discussion and discharge of patients presenting with undiagnosed/known
conditions or injuries, following safety netting through a senior member of
staff within the multidisciplinary team as stipulated.
They will communicate at all
levels across boundaries and work closely with wider clinical team members. The
post holder will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to
meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures,
and providing clinical leadership as required.
About us
We are one of the United Kingdom’s leading independent ambulance services, supporting several NHS trusts with front-line emergency medical provision and the transportation of patients, providing dependable capability they can rely on.
Established in 2011 as a small events medical company our passion for care and service delivery has enabled us to exceed the standards set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the NHS Trusts to deliver emergency care.
We are proud of our standards and achievements to date and our ability to proactively work with clients to solve problems and deliver affordable and robust solutions to meet their needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
· Recording
patient medical histories and symptoms.
· Performing
physical exams and patient observations.
· Ordering,
administering, and analysing diagnostic tests (if applicable to role).
· Monitoring
and operating medical equipment.
· Detecting
changes in patients' health and trends.
· Creating/Modifying
patient care plans.
· Diagnosing
health issues/illness/injury.
· Administering
medicine and other treatments.
· Service
user education/advice to manage and prevent illness and injury.
· Encourage
‘Shared Decision Making’ (SDM) with service users, where appropriate.
· Consulting
with senior healthcare professionals and the wider MDT regarding onward
referral, management/treatment and patient discharge.
· Supporting
the wider MDT, working past scheduled hours when required, until all patients
are processed, triaged and have been discharged or transferred to the relevant
onwards care provider/department (this is both an operational and professional
responsibility as stated by both the HCPC & NMC independently).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
· Recording
patient medical histories and symptoms.
· Performing
physical exams and patient observations.
· Ordering,
administering, and analysing diagnostic tests (if applicable to role).
· Monitoring
and operating medical equipment.
· Detecting
changes in patients' health and trends.
· Creating/Modifying
patient care plans.
· Diagnosing
health issues/illness/injury.
· Administering
medicine and other treatments.
· Service
user education/advice to manage and prevent illness and injury.
· Encourage
‘Shared Decision Making’ (SDM) with service users, where appropriate.
· Consulting
with senior healthcare professionals and the wider MDT regarding onward
referral, management/treatment and patient discharge.
· Supporting
the wider MDT, working past scheduled hours when required, until all patients
are processed, triaged and have been discharged or transferred to the relevant
onwards care provider/department (this is both an operational and professional
responsibility as stated by both the HCPC & NMC independently).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a full BSc in the relevant health industry/professional body.
- Hold a specific health assessment qualification (level-6 award).
- Hold a specific minor illness or minor injury qualification (level-6 award).
- Hold a non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification and hold the relevant entitlement issued by the clinicians registered body to use this qualification.
- Hold an approved and up to date Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER) qualification/training certificate (able to evidence training).
- Be working towards an: enhanced (level-6); or advanced (level-7), level of practice.
- Advanced Level - Practice Requirements
- In order to be considered Advanced (Advanced Clinical Practitioner), the clinician must be able to provide: relevant academic qualifications; evidence relevant experience to the position; and comply with (satisfy) the definition as stipulated by the NHS Employers Guide.
- Further, if applicable to the candidates practice they must also align with the:
- Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Practice.
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society Guidelines for Non-Medical Prescribing.
- Royal College for Radiologists, IR(ME)R: Implications for clinical practice in diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and diagnostic nuclear medicine.
Experience
Essential
- Requirements:
- Hold an Enhanced DBS and have the right to work within the UK.
- Not have been previously dismissed from an NHS or Accountable Care Organisation (ACO). The post holder must declare any pending intended action to Elite-EMS at the earliest opportunity to do so post the event/allegation.
- Hold a recognised qualification from an accredited higher education program/body.
- Hold a recognised national registration with either the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- A sound understanding of the relevant governing bodies standards and ethics.
-
- A sound understanding of all pertinent clinical governance, national and local policies and regulations relevant to the customer/contract setting.
- Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to deescalate tensions between staff and patients. Addresses service user ideas, concerns and expectations within consultation.
-
- Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology systems.
- Administration of medications under JRCALC (only if authorised to do so).
- Administer medications as directed by a senior member of the MDT (excluding writing or amending prescriptions).
- Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work. The clinician must be able to evidence relevant training and/or competence of this upon request by the employer.
- Knowledge of disease prevention and progression underpinned by relevant aetiology and pathophysiology (this is fundamental to health assessment).
- Must be able to see all ages and a varied range of conditions (minor illness/injury).
- Have experience in assessment and treatment of minor illnesses and/or minor injury.
- Previous experience of working within primary, urgent or emergency care as an autonomous or semi-autonomous clinician.
- Is able to provide basic emergency care when required in the practice setting, including life sustaining treatment/interventions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a full BSc in the relevant health industry/professional body.
- Hold a specific health assessment qualification (level-6 award).
- Hold a specific minor illness or minor injury qualification (level-6 award).
- Hold a non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification and hold the relevant entitlement issued by the clinicians registered body to use this qualification.
- Hold an approved and up to date Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER) qualification/training certificate (able to evidence training).
- Be working towards an: enhanced (level-6); or advanced (level-7), level of practice.
- Advanced Level - Practice Requirements
- In order to be considered Advanced (Advanced Clinical Practitioner), the clinician must be able to provide: relevant academic qualifications; evidence relevant experience to the position; and comply with (satisfy) the definition as stipulated by the NHS Employers Guide.
- Further, if applicable to the candidates practice they must also align with the:
- Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Practice.
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society Guidelines for Non-Medical Prescribing.
- Royal College for Radiologists, IR(ME)R: Implications for clinical practice in diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and diagnostic nuclear medicine.
Experience
Essential
- Requirements:
- Hold an Enhanced DBS and have the right to work within the UK.
- Not have been previously dismissed from an NHS or Accountable Care Organisation (ACO). The post holder must declare any pending intended action to Elite-EMS at the earliest opportunity to do so post the event/allegation.
- Hold a recognised qualification from an accredited higher education program/body.
- Hold a recognised national registration with either the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- A sound understanding of the relevant governing bodies standards and ethics.
-
- A sound understanding of all pertinent clinical governance, national and local policies and regulations relevant to the customer/contract setting.
- Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to deescalate tensions between staff and patients. Addresses service user ideas, concerns and expectations within consultation.
-
- Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology systems.
- Administration of medications under JRCALC (only if authorised to do so).
- Administer medications as directed by a senior member of the MDT (excluding writing or amending prescriptions).
- Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work. The clinician must be able to evidence relevant training and/or competence of this upon request by the employer.
- Knowledge of disease prevention and progression underpinned by relevant aetiology and pathophysiology (this is fundamental to health assessment).
- Must be able to see all ages and a varied range of conditions (minor illness/injury).
- Have experience in assessment and treatment of minor illnesses and/or minor injury.
- Previous experience of working within primary, urgent or emergency care as an autonomous or semi-autonomous clinician.
- Is able to provide basic emergency care when required in the practice setting, including life sustaining treatment/interventions.
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).