Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge?
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust's GP Out of Hours service (WestCall) is looking to expand their existing team of experience Telephone Triage clinicians and invite you to join our dynamic and friendly team working to assess, diagnose and triage all patients who present with a range of illnesses.
We are looking for experienced Advanced Nurse or Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who must have been qualified for a minimum of 3 years with 1 year's recent experience within general practice or minor illness care provision.
In return you will receive a robust support system by our dedicated multidisciplinary team.
The shift pattern is as follows: 3 x 6 hour shifts per month on a Sunday 12-18 (18 hours per month) If you can't commit to every weekend, we encourage you to still apply.
Hybrid working based from home with the expectation to work from Wokingham Community Hospital for 25% of your shifts.
Please read the job description and person specification to ensure that your application reflects the appropriate level of experience and qualifications required for this role.
Our service operates 365 days per year, this includes all public holidays Main duties of the job Practice at an advanced level, working as an autonomous practitioner within the MDT to deliver high quality urgent care to patientsTake responsibility and be accountable in assessing, diagnosing, treating or referring patients.Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice callsAs an independent prescriber, prescribe medicines in accordance with NMC/HCPC guidance and national policy.Request and interpret tests appropriate to patient's needs.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust.
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
Free parking across Trust sites Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Registered Nurse/Paramedic Post Registration Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed 2 or more clinical skills modules Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Minor illness experience Proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Paramedic Post registration Advanced Clinical Study Non-medical Prescriber Current NMC/HCPC Registration Minor illness qualification Evidence of continuing professional development To have undertaken accredited courses which enable Advanced Practitioner registration Desirable To have undertaken study at master's level Experience of teaching, delivering seminars Qualification in teaching and assessing Leadership/Management Qualification or willing to undertake Previous Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience and two years' experience working at band 7 or equivalent Experience of working in primary or community health setting Experience of complex case management Demonstrate a high level of clinical skills Demonstrate a high level of clinical skills Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients Experience of promoting self-care Cultural awareness Experience of multi-agency working across service interfaces Desirable Experience of financial management Evidence of leadership skills Experience of NHS Management Evidence of successful Change Management Evidence of NHS structure and leadership initiatives Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Able to communicate highly complex information situations including where there are barriers to understanding governance systems at an expert level Able to analyse and use information to inform practice and service needs Computer literate Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working Desirable Research awareness skills Evidence of undertaking Audit and developing action plans Ability to lead and participate in the integration of multi-agency services Proven ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems at an expert level Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrates an enthusiastic and flexible approach Ability to travel between Trust sites Ability to be flexible with working days/hours