Job summary Advanced Practitioner Location: Oadby Urgent Treatment Centre, 18 The Parade, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5BJ What DHU can offer you: Working Patterns: Full-time and part-time positions available Competitive salary: DHU Band 8b.0 £62,484 per annum (pro rata) with 30% evening enhancements, and 45% weekend enhancements Main duties of the job Elevate your career as an Advanced Practitioner with DHU Healthcare Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients and positively impacting lives will make you an integral part of our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of service every day at DHU. Your new colleagues will be a diverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaboratively utilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance. About us 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 audience representing the communities we continue to serve. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £62,484 to £72,865 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number M0051-AP-OADBY Job locations Oadby Urgent Treatment Centre 18 The Parade Oadby Leicestershire LE2 5BJ Job description Job responsibilities 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. 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 work within the parameters of your skills and knowledge, recognising the limitations to your own practice and to work within the bounds of your training and capability according to regulatory codes of conduct. To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need: 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. A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. x1 module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills. Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice Job description Job responsibilities 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. 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 work within the parameters of your skills and knowledge, recognising the limitations to your own practice and to work within the bounds of your training and capability according to regulatory codes of conduct. To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need: 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. A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. x1 module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills. Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice Person Specification Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities 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. Commitment to the role. Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays Flexibility to meet service/Rota needs Be prepared to travel between different primary Care Sites when on duty. Proven team player Able to work autonomously Committed to continuing professional development Positive effect High level of interpersonal skills Willingness to continue with additional training to achieve a full MSc in advanced clinical practice. Ability to identify individual client needs Able to prioritize, effective time management. Commitment to life long learning Counselling & communication skills Facilitation & negotiation skills Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care Specialist clinical/Technical skills Desirable A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas- -ALS / PALS -Cannulation and Venepuncture -ECG recording and interpretation -Plastering -Suturing and wound closure -IRMER & X-Ray interpretation. -Pathology interpretation -Telephone triage Full driving Licence (All other DHU Health Care CIC divisions) 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). Registered as an independent non medical prescriber. A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills. Desirable MSc (Advanced Practice) Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice 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. Desirable Experience of telephone triage Experience of Emergency Care Experience of General Practice Person Specification Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities 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. Commitment to the role. Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays Flexibility to meet service/Rota needs Be prepared to travel between different primary Care Sites when on duty. Proven team player Able to work autonomously Committed to continuing professional development Positive effect High level of interpersonal skills Willingness to continue with additional training to achieve a full MSc in advanced clinical practice. Ability to identify individual client needs Able to prioritize, effective time management. Commitment to life long learning Counselling & communication skills Facilitation & negotiation skills Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care Specialist clinical/Technical skills Desirable A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas- -ALS / PALS -Cannulation and Venepuncture -ECG recording and interpretation -Plastering -Suturing and wound closure -IRMER & X-Ray interpretation. -Pathology interpretation -Telephone triage Full driving Licence (All other DHU Health Care CIC divisions) 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). Registered as an independent non medical prescriber. A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills. Desirable MSc (Advanced Practice) Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice 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. Desirable Experience of telephone triage Experience of Emergency Care Experience of General Practice 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). Employer details Employer name DHU Healthcare Address Oadby Urgent Treatment Centre 18 The Parade Oadby Leicestershire LE2 5BJ Employer's website http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)