Job summary
NHS 111 Clinical Advisor
Location: Derby, Oldbury, Leicester, Chesterfield
Salary: £18.10 per hour
Evenings: 30% enhancement
Weekends: 45% enhancement
Full Time or Part Time: we offer a variety of shift patterns including 4
on 4 off and weekends only, ranging from 15 to 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Are you a registered nurse, paramedic, or knowledgeable pharmacist with a minimum of 2 years of clinical expertise? DHU Healthcare extends an invitation for you to embark on a fulfilling journey. This role empowers you to conduct intricate telephone triage, offering expert assessments, invaluable advice, and vital information to the public.
Why DHU Healthcare?
- Escape the Hospital Hustle: Transition away from the chaos of emergency wards and hospitals while still fueling your passion for patient care.
- Honoring Your Dedication: Your NHS continuous service is highly valued; bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you.
The Heart of the Role:
As an NHS 111 Clinical Advisor, your expertise in telephone triage is paramount. You will navigate complex clinical scenarios over the phone, conducting in-depth assessments to provide timely and accurate advice. Your role involves utilizing advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to guide callers through a myriad of healthcare concerns.
A Day in the Life:
- Dynamic Team Collaboration: Thrive within a compassionate and professional team.
- Create a Positive Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients.
- Prioritize Patient-Centric Care: Deliver safe, effective, and patient-focused care.
- Leverage Clinical Expertise: Provide validation, assessment, and support to your fellow advisors.
About us
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 andNHS111. We operate 365 days
a year, 24 hours a day across a wide geographical area includingDerbyshire,Nottinghamshire;Leicester,Leicestershire
& Rutland;Lincolnshire,Milton Keynes, NorthamptonshireandThe
West Midlands a population totalling around ten million. A socially
conscious organisation, we providecompassionate,safe,
high-quality careto our patients and the communities we serve and
offer a supportive work environment to our 2,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A day in the life of a Clinical Advisor with DHU will involve:
- Working as a part of a compassionate & professional team.
- Making a positive impact on the lives of patients.
- Delivering safe, effective & patient focused care.
- Facilitate patients through primary, secondary & tertiary care.
- Clinical validation / assessment and provision of support & advice to other advisors.
To be a successful Clinical Advisor youll need:
- Sub-part 1 level registration with the NMC, Registered Pharmacist or Registered Paramedic
- Significant post registration experience & a broad clinical knowledge base
- 2 years minimum of Clinical experience
- Experience of working within a multi-professional / multi-agency environment
- Good Level of IT / PC skills
- Be motivated, passionate, positive, resilient, and determined to provide the best care.
In return for your commitment, youll receive.
- Pay enhancements with additional hourly shift and weekend allowances and overtime.
- Days, Evening, weekend and overnight rota options: 15 - 37.5 hours
- NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Privet medical insurance through Westfield Health
- Referral programme.
- Opportunities to develop in your professional career.
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A day in the life of a Clinical Advisor with DHU will involve:
- Working as a part of a compassionate & professional team.
- Making a positive impact on the lives of patients.
- Delivering safe, effective & patient focused care.
- Facilitate patients through primary, secondary & tertiary care.
- Clinical validation / assessment and provision of support & advice to other advisors.
To be a successful Clinical Advisor youll need:
- Sub-part 1 level registration with the NMC, Registered Pharmacist or Registered Paramedic
- Significant post registration experience & a broad clinical knowledge base
- 2 years minimum of Clinical experience
- Experience of working within a multi-professional / multi-agency environment
- Good Level of IT / PC skills
- Be motivated, passionate, positive, resilient, and determined to provide the best care.
In return for your commitment, youll receive.
- Pay enhancements with additional hourly shift and weekend allowances and overtime.
- Days, Evening, weekend and overnight rota options: 15 - 37.5 hours
- NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Privet medical insurance through Westfield Health
- Referral programme.
- Opportunities to develop in your professional career.
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nurse triage/telephone advice experience and competence
- Significant post registration training/consolidation & experience in at least two healthcare settings including one in an aspect of adult general care
- Experience of working within a multi-professional / multi agency environment
- Broad clinical knowledge base
- Evidence of continuous training, learning and development
- Good level of PC literacy
- Effective communication skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to obtain and process and accurately document patient/caller information
- Sound clinical decision making capabilities ; ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical care
- Awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Effective time management; able to prioritise patient care and tasks appropriately
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understanding of patient confidentiality issues and the data protection act
- Demonstrable interest in, and ability to, support, coach and mentor others
- Able to demonstrate initiative and motivation in the highly skilled area of caring for patients via telephony/IT systems
Desirable
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working within primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Sub-part 1 level registration with the NMC or Registered Paramedic or registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as relevant
- Accredited NHS Pathways user
Desirable
- Recognised Minor Illness, Injuries certificate
- Mentor/coaching qualification
- Prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nurse triage/telephone advice experience and competence
- Significant post registration training/consolidation & experience in at least two healthcare settings including one in an aspect of adult general care
- Experience of working within a multi-professional / multi agency environment
- Broad clinical knowledge base
- Evidence of continuous training, learning and development
- Good level of PC literacy
- Effective communication skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to obtain and process and accurately document patient/caller information
- Sound clinical decision making capabilities ; ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical care
- Awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Effective time management; able to prioritise patient care and tasks appropriately
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understanding of patient confidentiality issues and the data protection act
- Demonstrable interest in, and ability to, support, coach and mentor others
- Able to demonstrate initiative and motivation in the highly skilled area of caring for patients via telephony/IT systems
Desirable
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working within primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Sub-part 1 level registration with the NMC or Registered Paramedic or registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as relevant
- Accredited NHS Pathways user
Desirable
- Recognised Minor Illness, Injuries certificate
- Mentor/coaching qualification
- Prescribing qualification
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
