Advanced Urgent Care Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Town; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urgent Treatment Centre at Lymington Hospital, run by Partnering Health Ltd, seeks a clinical practitioner to assess and treat adults and children with minor injuries and illnesses. You will take histories and examine patients with undifferentiated conditions.

A minor injury and illness qualification (ideally level 7) and NMC or HCPC registration are required, with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in emergency or urgent care.

Qualifications

• Must have a minor injury and illness qualification (ideally at level 7).
• Masters qualification or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced clinical practice.
• NMC or HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage acute primary care presentations of minor illness and injury
• Take clinical histories, excluding red flags, and examine patients with undifferentiated conditions
• Assess and treat adults and children across a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses
• Maintain a clinical portfolio evidencing advanced health assessment skills and competencies
• Keep mandatory education up to date as required by organisational policy

Skills

Clinical history taking

Undifferentiated examination

Autonomous working

Medical documentation

Education

Minor injury and illness qualification (level 7)

Masters qualification or equivalent experience

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

The Urgent Treatment Centre at Lymington Hospital, run by Partnering Health Ltd, seeks a clinical practitioner to assess and treat adults and children with minor injuries and illnesses. You will take histories and examine patients with undifferentiated conditions.

A minor injury and illness qualification (ideally level 7) and NMC or HCPC registration are required, with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in emergency or urgent care.