DIUCS are looking for experienced nurses and paramedics to join our Urgent Care Service as a Clinical Assessment and Treatment Centre Senior Clinician based at our site in St. Leonards on a full or part time basis.
As a Clinical Assessment and Treatment Centre Senior Clinician, you will be part of a team of clinicians providing visible clinical support to our Health Advisors and wider clinical teams during hours of operation. Leading by example as an effective Clinician when on shift is essential within this role.
IUCS are committed to the development of our clinical teams and offer a range of accredited University modules and in house training to enhance skills and knowledge. Successful completion would put you in a great position to apply for exciting clinical roles within the service including our new Band 7 Urgent Care Practitioner role, combining face to face and telephone consultation.
Calls will be directed to you when patients require clinical advice, by using a combination of your clinical experience and our Pathways Clinical Consultation System (PaCCS software, you'll ensure the patient receives the most suitable treatment tailored to their needs. Treatment can range from self-care and advice to referring patients to other services.
The role of Clinical Assessment and Treatment Centre Senior Clinician benefits from 24/7 rotas and enhanced shift allowance for evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Main duties of the job
DIUCS brings together NHS 111, a clinical assessment and treatment service which includes, mobile clinical visiting services, urgent treatment centres, minor injuries units, and a single point of access for professionals, Integrating these elements, which are provided by a range of partners, presents the opportunity for more people to receive seamless urgent advice and/or care, and reduce the strain on primary care, our EDs and the 999 service.
The post holder is required to undertake high quality, holistic, patient centered clinical assessments of patients via the telephone, which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
The post holder will be required to provide an excellent standard of clinical practice which includes safely managing the call back queues through the systems, providing clinical support and advice to our non clinical health Advisor team.
To provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients.
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
To provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students, trained practitioners and non clinical colleagues.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Membership of the relevant Professional Body Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level Experience of specialist working Experience of managing change Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
Desirable
Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff Experience of devising and delivering training
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies. Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Leonards Clinical Hub
Ringwood Road, St Leonards
Ringwood
BH24 2RR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-C396.24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
As a Clinical Assessment and Treatment Centre Senior Clinician, you will be part of a team of clinicians providing visible clinical support to our Health Advisors and wider clinical teams during hours of operation. Leading by example as an effective Clinician when on shift is essential within this role.
IUCS are committed to the development of our clinical teams and offer a range of accredited University modules and in house training to enhance skills and knowledge. Successful completion would put you in a great position to apply for exciting clinical roles within the service including our new Band 7 Urgent Care Practitioner role, combining face to face and telephone consultation.
Calls will be directed to you when patients require clinical advice, by using a combination of your clinical experience and our Pathways Clinical Consultation System (PaCCS software, you'll ensure the patient receives the most suitable treatment tailored to their needs. Treatment can range from self-care and advice to referring patients to other services.
The role of Clinical Assessment and Treatment Centre Senior Clinician benefits from 24/7 rotas and enhanced shift allowance for evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Main duties of the job
DIUCS brings together NHS 111, a clinical assessment and treatment service which includes, mobile clinical visiting services, urgent treatment centres, minor injuries units, and a single point of access for professionals, Integrating these elements, which are provided by a range of partners, presents the opportunity for more people to receive seamless urgent advice and/or care, and reduce the strain on primary care, our EDs and the 999 service.
The post holder is required to undertake high quality, holistic, patient centered clinical assessments of patients via the telephone, which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
The post holder will be required to provide an excellent standard of clinical practice which includes safely managing the call back queues through the systems, providing clinical support and advice to our non clinical health Advisor team.
To provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients.
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
To provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students, trained practitioners and non clinical colleagues.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Membership of the relevant Professional Body Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level Experience of specialist working Experience of managing change Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
Desirable
Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff Experience of devising and delivering training
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies. Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Leonards Clinical Hub
Ringwood Road, St Leonards
Ringwood
BH24 2RR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-C396.24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
