Job summary
Joining DHU means you will receive some great benefits. This will include access to the NHS pension scheme, alongside a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your length of service. We also recognises your existing NHS continuous service allowing you to bring your NHS pension and annual leave entitlement with you.
We provide an incremental sick pay scheme and family friendly policies like maternity and paternity pay that match the NHS offer, alongside working enhancements including an additional 30 - 45% of annual salary for unsociable hours benefit (earning potential will vary on shift days / times). We will also support your health and wellbeing - with complementary Westfield Health Insurance membership which covers basic costs like your dental care, glasses, physiotherapy, chiropody and many more. You also have access to the NHS Fleet scheme subject to terms and conditions.
The post holder will be responsible for the autonomous clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral or giving advice as appropriate. To first contact patients across a wide spectrum of clinical conditions within the services provided by DHU Health Care CIC through direct contact consultations.
A commitment to a quality service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional development are integral to the role and the development of the service..
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities:
To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients within the clinical service.
To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
To exhibit excellent non-verbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job description attached, or available on request.
About us
Who are DHU:
DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit community interest company providing a diverse range of services to the NHS frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of hours services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West and East Midlands a population totaling around 14 million. As a socially conscious organisation, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and offer a supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would like to find out more about us, please visit our website.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care to our organisational culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients within the clinical service.
To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
To exhibit excellent non-verbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job description attached, or available on request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients within the clinical service.
To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
To exhibit excellent non-verbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job description attached, or available on request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of Autonomous Practice Qualification such as :-
- Autonomous practice A33
-
- Level 6 or 7 Clinical Examination Module
-
- Level 6 or 7 Minor Illness Module
-
- RCN Accredited Nurse Practitioner Module
-
- Emergency Care Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- BSc (Hons)
- Mentorship qualification
- Registration as an independent non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Is able to use negotiation skills
- Skills, employing critical thinking.
- Ability to identify individual client needs
- Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Commitment to life long learning
- Counselling, negotiation & communication skills
- Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Specialist clinical / technical skills
Desirable
- ALS / PALS
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Plastering
- Suturing and wound closure
- IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
- Pathology interpretation
- Telephone triage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of Autonomous Practice Qualification such as :-
- Autonomous practice A33
-
- Level 6 or 7 Clinical Examination Module
-
- Level 6 or 7 Minor Illness Module
-
- RCN Accredited Nurse Practitioner Module
-
- Emergency Care Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- BSc (Hons)
- Mentorship qualification
- Registration as an independent non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Is able to use negotiation skills
- Skills, employing critical thinking.
- Ability to identify individual client needs
- Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Commitment to life long learning
- Counselling, negotiation & communication skills
- Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Specialist clinical / technical skills
Desirable
- ALS / PALS
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Plastering
- Suturing and wound closure
- IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
- Pathology interpretation
- Telephone triage
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
