Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an Advanced Practitioner with a Level 7 qualification in Minor Illness and Injuries looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to utilise all the skills from your training in a rewarding environment? You will find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Whether you’re coming from a General Practice, the ambulance service or elsewhere, we will give you time to use your skills and help you build a fulfilling career. Our main patient groups are patients with minor injury and minor illness. Patients who present to the Urgent Treatment Centre are managed by our expert team of Practitioners/Clinicians with an undifferentiated diagnosis through a process of assessment, formulation of a clinical management plan and subsequently discharge or transfer for definitive care. David, our UTC Service Manager, is looking for Advanced Nurse or Paramedic Practitioners with the same passion for quality care that he and his team share, to build on the excellent reputation of the centre. As we are a 7-day service, we are looking for Nurse or Paramedic Practitioners who can work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Our shifts range from 7.5 hours to 12.5 hours, and as we understand the need for flexible working, we are also open to discussing hours that suit you.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the team, you will work autonomously in demonstrating safe, competent clinical decision-making skills and delivering expert urgent care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will assess and diagnose patients presenting with a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses, planning their care, prescribing treatment, and discharging or referring them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals. You will work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment as part of our multi-professional team. We offer a challenging and rewarding experience, striving for excellence in patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As part of our commitment to you, we will offer and support your development towards advanced practice under the guidance of a robust competency framework via experiential learning and development. We are committed to enhancing our service through high levels of training and development at both Degree and Masters Levels.

About us

Do you have/are you;

• Registered nurse or paramedic with current registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Level 7 minor illness and minor injury advanced practice qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of teaching, assessing, and clinical supervision in Practice
• Independent non-medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake course)

If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates, but please note Practice Plus Group retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job summary

Are you an Advanced Practitioner with a Level 7 qualification in Minor Illness and Injuries looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to utilise all the skills from your training in a rewarding environment? You will find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Whether you’re coming from a General Practice, the ambulance service or elsewhere, we will give you time to use your skills and help you build a fulfilling career. Our main patient groups are patients with minor injury and minor illness. Patients who present to the Urgent Treatment Centre are managed by our expert team of Practitioners/Clinicians with an undifferentiated diagnosis through a process of assessment, formulation of a clinical management plan and subsequently discharge or transfer for definitive care. David, our UTC Service Manager, is looking for Advanced Nurse or Paramedic Practitioners with the same passion for quality care that he and his team share, to build on the excellent reputation of the centre. As we are a 7-day service, we are looking for Nurse or Paramedic Practitioners who can work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Our shifts range from 7.5 hours to 12.5 hours, and as we understand the need for flexible working, we are also open to discussing hours that suit you.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the team, you will work autonomously in demonstrating safe, competent clinical decision-making skills and delivering expert urgent care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will assess and diagnose patients presenting with a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses, planning their care, prescribing treatment, and discharging or referring them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals. You will work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment as part of our multi-professional team. We offer a challenging and rewarding experience, striving for excellence in patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As part of our commitment to you, we will offer and support your development towards advanced practice under the guidance of a robust competency framework via experiential learning and development. We are committed to enhancing our service through high levels of training and development at both Degree and Masters Levels.

About us

Do you have/are you;

• Registered nurse or paramedic with current registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Level 7 minor illness and minor injury advanced practice qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of teaching, assessing, and clinical supervision in Practice
• Independent non-medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake course)

If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates, but please note Practice Plus Group retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Advanced Practitioner with a Level 7 qualification in Minor Illness and Injuries looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to utilise all the skills from your training in a rewarding environment? You will find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Whether you’re coming from a General Practice, the ambulance service or elsewhere, we will give you time to use your skills and help you build a fulfilling career. Our main patient groups are patients with minor injury and minor illness. Patients who present to the Urgent Treatment Centre are managed by our expert team of Practitioners/Clinicians with an undifferentiated diagnosis through a process of assessment, formulation of a clinical management plan and subsequently discharge or transfer for definitive care. David, our UTC Service Manager, is looking for Advanced Nurse or Paramedic Practitioners with the same passion for quality care that he and his team share, to build on the excellent reputation of the centre. As we are a 7-day service, we are looking for Nurse or Paramedic Practitioners who can work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Our shifts range from 7.5 hours to 12.5 hours, and as we understand the need for flexible working, we are also open to discussing hours that suit you.

Person Specification

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Milton Road

Milton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6DW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)