Advanced Practitioner - Out Of Hours Hubs
Join DHU Healthcare as an Advanced Practitioner and elevate YOUR career.
Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional seeking a rewarding and exciting opportunity? Look no further! DHU Healthcare is searching for an exceptional Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in patient care.
Location:
* Enderby Urgent Care Centre, Enderby Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 4LX
* Market Harborough Urgent Care Centre, St Lukes Hospital, 31 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
* Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital, Ashby Road, Hinkley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Contract Type:
* Full Time - Permanent
Main duties of the job
Your typical day:
* To practice autonomously without direct supervision across the four pillars of advanced practice of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
* To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring 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 nonverbal 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.
To be a successful Advanced Practitioner:
* 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).
* Registered as an independent non-medical prescriber.
* Educated to Masters level award or equivalent.
* Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team.
* Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children.
* Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres, out of hours facilities or walk-in centres.
* Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.
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 and NHS 111. We care for patients across the East and West Midlands, a population totalling 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.
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audiences representing the communities we continue to serve.
Job responsibilities
What DHU can offer you:
* Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum.
* Employee benefits:
* Health Cash Plan: We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health.
* NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme.
* Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues.
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life.
* Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards.
* Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you!
What your typical day looks like:
* To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
* To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring 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 nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers.
* The Clinician will work within guidelines and policies and will support the implementation of policies in own work area and participate in working groups as required.
* To lead and participate in clinical audit cycle as required.
More information on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
* A minimum of 2 modules at level 7, including assessment of clinical examination skills and non-medical prescribing.
* Substantial autonomous practice, working in a multi-professional team.
* Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children.
* Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice.
* Right to work in the UK.
Qualifications
* To be a Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), a Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Registered as an independent non-medical prescriber.
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.
£62,484 to £72,865 a year Pro rata Per Annum.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M0051-AP-OOH-LLR
Job locations
Thorpe Road, LE13 1SJ
Market Harborough Urgent Care Centre, St Luke’s Hospital
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