South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will be a registered nurse or paramedic with a higher education qualification in patient assessment, minor injuries and minor illness (or equivalent).
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge of scheduled and unscheduled cases with an urgent or primary care nature and assessment, initial treatment and escalation of emergency cases for patients of all ages.
On occasion (in the absence of the operations manager, non-medical prescriber or GP) the post holder will take charge of the day-to-day running of the Urgent Treatment Centre and will manage general enquiries, staffing issues, complaints and support junior staff (HCAs and administrative staff) as required.
The post holder will assist with the development of clinical services as required.
To be considered for a Band 7 role, the post holder must have the prescribing qualification.
Main duties of the job
* Initial treatment of emergency cases
* Referral of complex cases to specialist at the Acute Hospital
* Referral of routine cases to patients' own GP or improved access GP
* Escalation to the UTC GP as required
* Referral to and supervision of the Healthcare Assistants
* Provide support to the reception and admin staff
* Provide support to ambulance crews as required
You will be well supported by a friendly clinical and administrative team. Induction and training will be provided. SWASFT will also provide your medical indemnity.
This is an evolving role within the Trust and is subject to change and development as required by the organisation.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive.
We employ over 5,000 employees, mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here.
Job responsibilities
Roles available: B6 Practitioner, B7 Practitioner (Non-Medical Prescriber) - only available to those with the prescribing qualification.
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* NMC/HCPC Registration
* Post registration qualification in minor injuries and minor illness
* IRMER Certificate
Experience
* Experience of working in a Minor Injury Unit, Walk-in Centre or UTC
* Experience of using PGDs
* Experience of making referrals
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £52,809 a year. Band 7 only offered if the candidate has the prescribing qualification.
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