Job summary Sirona care and health operate multi-professionally led, place based urgent care facilities across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
South Bristol Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) offers same day urgent care for minor injuries and minor illnesses.
The unit is open 8am -8pm 7 days a week.
We currently have a vacancy at South Bristol UTC for a motivated and experienced Urgent Care Practitioner (ECP/ENP/Specialist Paramedic/Extended Scope Physiotherapist).
You will be undertaking the full assessment, management and referral of a diverse group of service users with urgent injury and illness presentations.
The role includes supporting junior team members, undertaking remote consultations, shift leadership and supporting service improvement through audit and project work.
We offer access to regular internal training and external higher education developmental opportunities including courses such as Non-Medical Prescribing.
We are a friendly and experienced team seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who has the required experience to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Main duties of the job Autonomously provide patient centred care, including assessment, shared care planning and appropriate referral of service users.Undertake a variety of consultation types including face to face, telephone and video.Utilise advanced clinical examination skills to support diagnostic reasoning and patient centred care plans.Utilise Patient Group Directions or Non-Medical Prescribing (desirable) to appropriately manage patient presentations.Undertake shift leadership role to ensure the smooth running of the department.
This will include prioritisation of workload based around available resources, support for the clinical and non-clinical teams, acting to ensure the safety of patients and team members and liaising with management and external partners.Support unit safety by effectively carrying out front desk initial assessment and prioritisation of presenting patients.Provide clinical expertise and advice to colleagues and junior practitioners.
This will include formal mentoring of junior colleagues and healthcare students.Support the UTC management and colleagues to deliver robust clinical governance and service improvement programs.Use of your skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver safe and effective care to our service users About us Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth?
Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
It's time to turn your dream into reality!We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested?
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Job description Job responsibilities Please review attached Job Description for details of service, role purpose and key responsibilities.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries.
We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration with NMC or HCPC Relevant undergraduate qualification Postgraduate qualification - Urgent or Emergency Practitioner (or similar) Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification Mentorship/Supporting Students in Practice qualification Experience Essential Significant experience in a Urgent or Emergency health care setting (including Primary care) Experience working as an autonomous practitioner in a Urgent or Emergency health care setting (including Primary Care) Desirable Up to date IRMER qualification Ability to interpret x-ray films Experience or qualification relevant to remote clinical assessment Experience using Patient Group Directions (if not IP qualified) Experience undertaking advanced wound care, limb/joint reduction and immobilisation