Urgent Care Hub Clinician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care:

Act as a qualified care practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles.

Triage patients on our three practices Duty Doctor list and attend to patients either in a Minor Illness Clinic or remote consultation.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a primary care setting.

Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.

Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.

Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.

Professional:

Adhere to the relevant Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and professional body policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.

Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and professional guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.

Clinical Governance and Service Improvement:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement.

Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Participate in quality improvement within the service.

Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs.

Educational/Personal Development:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment.
• Contribute to the development of other members of the nursing team.

• Adhere to professional registration requirements.
• Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
• Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.
• Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.

Other

• Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
• Be aware of, and comply with infection prevention and control policies.
• It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to role.
• Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
• This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising with internal and external colleagues.

• Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
• Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.

• Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.

Please Note

This job description is intended as guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of minor illness/minor injury

• Experience of primary care
• EMIS use

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Paramedic/ANP
• Have completed NQP pathway (Paramedic only)

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 NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

The Leys GP Partnership

Address

Dunnock Way

Oxford

OX4 7EX

https://www.theleyshealthcentre.co.uk/