We are looking to recruit a Senior Urgent Care Practitioner to work at Stamford GP OOHs delivering consultations using face-to-face assessment, telephone triage, or video consultation and occasionally home visiting. We are looking to employ dynamic individuals with recognised qualifications and experience in minor illness and/or experience working in GP practice, which will also complement our existing team of GPs and Health Care Support Workers.
Please note this position will not commence before May 2025.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be to deliver an Out of Hours service minor illness assessment and treatment to cover Stamford GP Out of Hours and occasionally work at Spalding Urgent Treatment Centre.
Stamford GP Out of Hours provides an appointment service from 7 PM - 10 PM Monday to Friday and 08:00 - 22:00 at weekends and bank holidays.
See, treat, manage, discharge and/or refer patients of all age ranges to other LCHS services or partner services across Lincolnshire.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria in the person specification and can provide evidence of experience in the treatment of minor illness. It would be preferable for candidates to hold a non-medical prescribing qualification.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the right values and behaviours, and have excellent leadership and communication skills.
If you fit this description, and have the motivation and flexibility to join this evolving service, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team to provide quality care.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 percent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement
in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism, and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more:
Learning and Development .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed outline of the main duties and responsibilities of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Health Care Professional holding current registration with appropriate regulatory body. Evidence of working to PGDs with advanced knowledge (AHPs) Safeguarding-level 3 or willingness to undertake Minor Injuries level 6 or relevant experience Minor Illness level 6 or relevant experience
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
Evidence of recent and ongoing personal development including obvious leadership development 2 years post-registration experience in relevant urgent or emergency care settings
Skills
Essential
Evidence of multi-agency & professional working Basic IT / keyboard skills
Desirable
Use of System One electronic records
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Stamford GP OOHs.
Stamford Hospital Ryhall Road Stamford.
Stamford
PE91AU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
818-IUC277 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Please note this position will not commence before May 2025.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be to deliver an Out of Hours service minor illness assessment and treatment to cover Stamford GP Out of Hours and occasionally work at Spalding Urgent Treatment Centre.
Stamford GP Out of Hours provides an appointment service from 7 PM - 10 PM Monday to Friday and 08:00 - 22:00 at weekends and bank holidays.
See, treat, manage, discharge and/or refer patients of all age ranges to other LCHS services or partner services across Lincolnshire.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria in the person specification and can provide evidence of experience in the treatment of minor illness. It would be preferable for candidates to hold a non-medical prescribing qualification.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the right values and behaviours, and have excellent leadership and communication skills.
If you fit this description, and have the motivation and flexibility to join this evolving service, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team to provide quality care.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 percent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement
in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism, and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more:
Learning and Development .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed outline of the main duties and responsibilities of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Health Care Professional holding current registration with appropriate regulatory body. Evidence of working to PGDs with advanced knowledge (AHPs) Safeguarding-level 3 or willingness to undertake Minor Injuries level 6 or relevant experience Minor Illness level 6 or relevant experience
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
Evidence of recent and ongoing personal development including obvious leadership development 2 years post-registration experience in relevant urgent or emergency care settings
Skills
Essential
Evidence of multi-agency & professional working Basic IT / keyboard skills
Desirable
Use of System One electronic records
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Stamford GP OOHs.
Stamford Hospital Ryhall Road Stamford.
Stamford
PE91AU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
818-IUC277 #J-18808-Ljbffr
