Job summary This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested The clinical role is based within Urgent Care/SPA supporting the clinical triage of new patient referrals and messages under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead. The post-holder will be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care to patients within their own homes and or other community settings, preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Working with other members of the wider team to provide high quality care and to promote health/well being and independence for patients on the team caseload. As part of this role rotation to the Early Intervention Care Teams across the city will take place every 4-6 months. Main duties of the job Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, scope of Professional Practice, Trust Policies and practice in an evidence based manner. In conjunction and under the supervision with the caseload holder, take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of allocated patients needs. Identify risks through the assessment process documenting and initiating appropriate action, reporting as appropriate to the caseload holder. To act as an autonomous practitioner providing comprehensive telephone triage and clinical assessment service to GP/patients/carer resulting in a safe and appropriate clinical decision. Given the complexity of patients being referred through the SPA, there will be barriers to understanding, the post-holder will also deal with very emotive and sensitive situations in regards to patient care. Work in partnership with GP's, Health and social care and other agencies, both voluntary and statutory following patient pathways to provide comprehensive packages of care. Recognise deterioration in patient's condition advising caseload holder of any circumstances which give cause for concern. To maintain accurate records of all clinical consultations and ensure that the NMC Code of Conduct is adhered to. About us 1. Participate in the auditing of standards when appropriate. 2. Assisting the team manager in the management of all available resources to ensure an efficient and effective service which is consistent, accessible and relevant to patients needs, utilizing tools such as the productive community programme. 3. To maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records according BCHC and NMC guidelines for Clinical Record Keeping. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 820-6694812-COM Job locations Care Co-ordination Centre 2 Priestley Wharf Birmingham B7 4BN Job description Job responsibilities 1. Maintain own professional development in line with KSF requirements, undertake training and obtain competency in any new areas of care that are identified by service need. 2. Act as a role model, assessor and mentor to students on placement. Provide community experience and education for visitors to the Trust and participate in reflective practice within the team. To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases. Key Relationships Establish and maintain effective communication pathways with internal and external stakeholders (eg GPs, hospital clinicians, local authority). All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with their manager and to identify performance standards of the post. As part of the appraisal process every employee is responsible for participating in identifying their own training and development need to meet their KSF outline. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Maintain own professional development in line with KSF requirements, undertake training and obtain competency in any new areas of care that are identified by service need. 2. Act as a role model, assessor and mentor to students on placement. Provide community experience and education for visitors to the Trust and participate in reflective practice within the team. To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases. Key Relationships Establish and maintain effective communication pathways with internal and external stakeholders (eg GPs, hospital clinicians, local authority). All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with their manager and to identify performance standards of the post. As part of the appraisal process every employee is responsible for participating in identifying their own training and development need to meet their KSF outline. Person Specification Shorlisting Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role Essential Essential Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting Leadership and interpersonal qualities. Person Specification Shorlisting Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role Essential Essential Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting Leadership and interpersonal qualities. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address Care Co-ordination Centre 2 Priestley Wharf Birmingham B7 4BN Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)