Job summary As a senior member of the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be expected to manage theassessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of highly specialised care forpatients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems visiting the unit.To provide clinical expertise, professional leadership and education, ensuring high standardsof evidence-based practice at all times.Manage the unit on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Operational LeadMany aspects of the work will be complex, with the post holder being expected to prioritisetheir work in the face of competing demands for their time and limited resourcesTo take lead responsibility for an area of practice, liaising with leads on other sites andattending relevant meetings and disseminating information to team members.Would consider band 6 working to band 7 with training Main duties of the job Autonomous Clinician, including x ray, interpretation, suturing, use of slit lamp.See and treat patients of any age with Minor Illness / Minor Injuries and emergencies withinthe Urgent Treatment Centre About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 846-6922556-CF Job locations Deal UTC Deal CT14 9UA Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC Degree or relevant experience. Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level ENB 998/Preparation for mentors A&E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course) Desirable .Independent Nurse Prescriber Leadership or similar management course Education & Qualifications Essential Immediate Life Support - adults and children defibrillation Proven record of mandatory training Child and adult protection knowledge Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management Completed Recognition of the sick child training Desirable Evidence of autonomous practice Masters Degree Experience Essential Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability. Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD's) Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses Personal achievement at work Desirable Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency Planning Training Risk assessment Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management Experience of budget control Experience Essential Shift Co-ordinator Currently working at Senior band 6 or 7 level, Organisational responsibilities Experience of dealing with difficult complex and sensitive situations Complaints handling and investigation Experience of audit Working within an MIU, WIC, UCC or A&E department Desirable RCA/Investigation training Participation in Learning and Development activities Skills Essential Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations i.e. x-rays Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand eye co-ordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required i.e. suturing and application of plaster of paris Desirable Team management Health promotion skills Skills Essential Able to teach / supervise / facilitate other in all aspects of patient care within the service Able to inspire motivate and manage colleagues Presentation skills Wound management Able to inspire confidence in patients and colleagues Desirable Clinical supervision Chairing/attending meetings as required Personal Attributes Essential Understanding of autonomous role A good sense of humour Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Calm under pressure Decision making and problem-solving skills Desirable Can identify effective means of coping with stress Personal Attributes Essential Committed to patient focused care To act as an ambassador for the Trust/Service Able to work flexibly, according to the needs of the service, including internal rotation. Organisational skills Team player Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC Degree or relevant experience. Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level ENB 998/Preparation for mentors A&E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course) Desirable .Independent Nurse Prescriber Leadership or similar management course Education & Qualifications Essential Immediate Life Support - adults and children defibrillation Proven record of mandatory training Child and adult protection knowledge Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management Completed Recognition of the sick child training Desirable Evidence of autonomous practice Masters Degree Experience Essential Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability. Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD's) Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses Personal achievement at work Desirable Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency Planning Training Risk assessment Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management Experience of budget control Experience Essential Shift Co-ordinator Currently working at Senior band 6 or 7 level, Organisational responsibilities Experience of dealing with difficult complex and sensitive situations Complaints handling and investigation Experience of audit Working within an MIU, WIC, UCC or A&E department Desirable RCA/Investigation training Participation in Learning and Development activities Skills Essential Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations i.e. x-rays Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand eye co-ordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required i.e. suturing and application of plaster of paris Desirable Team management Health promotion skills Skills Essential Able to teach / supervise / facilitate other in all aspects of patient care within the service Able to inspire motivate and manage colleagues Presentation skills Wound management Able to inspire confidence in patients and colleagues Desirable Clinical supervision Chairing/attending meetings as required Personal Attributes Essential Understanding of autonomous role A good sense of humour Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Calm under pressure Decision making and problem-solving skills Desirable Can identify effective means of coping with stress Personal Attributes Essential Committed to patient focused care To act as an ambassador for the Trust/Service Able to work flexibly, according to the needs of the service, including internal rotation. Organisational skills Team player 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 Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Deal UTC Deal CT14 9UA Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)