Clinical Practitioner - Clinical Assessment Service

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; Leicester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Practitioner in Leicester, where you will leverage your clinical expertise to make a significant impact on patient care. This role involves conducting assessments and providing timely advice to patients through phone consultations. With a focus on autonomy and teamwork, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth. Enjoy competitive salary packages with enhancements for evening and weekend shifts, while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a role that offers flexibility and fulfillment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with a Professional Body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC).
• Experience in telephone triage and clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct autonomous clinical assessments and provide patient advice.
• Communicate effectively with patients and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Telephone Triage

Critical Thinking

Patient Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Level 6 or 7 qualification in clinical examination

Recognised Minor Illness qualification

Tools

Adastra

Job description

Clinical Practitioner - Clinical Assessment Service

Location:Anstey Frith House, Leicester, LE3 8RN

Working Patterns:Weekend hours only, Shifts covering days, afternoons & evenings. Working on a 4-week rolling rota for part time hours.

Competitive salary:£53,770 - £60,721 (Band 8a.0) we also offer 30% evening enhancements and 45% weekend enhancements.

Main duties of the job

Join our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) as a Clinical Practitioner and make a difference from the first call. Use your clinical skills to assess patients by phone and deliver safe, timely care as part of a supportive team.

Whether you're seeking a new challenge or better work-life balance, this is your chance to make an impact this is your chance to make a real impact.

About us

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, pleaseclick here

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.

Job responsibilities

What your typical day looks like:

• Taking charge of autonomous clinical assessments, treatments, referrals, and providing adviceto first-contact patients through direct contact consultations.
• Communicating both verbally, and non-verbally to establish rapport with patients and caregivers
• Making confident decisions and communicating them effectively, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Recognising and initiating where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
• Working effectively as part of a multi professional team in collaboration with other members of the service.

To be a successful Clinical Practitioner youll need:

• To be registered and practicing with a Professional Body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
• Have evidence of autonomous practice
• To have worked in telephone triage previously
• Have a Level 6 or 7 qualification in the clinical examination module and the minor illness module
• To be motivated and show passion, positivity, resilience and determination in patient care

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities

• Experience with Adastra is desirable but not essential.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Broad clinical knowledge base.
• Evidence of continuous training, learning and development.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Ability to obtain, process and accurately document patient/information.
• Sound clinical decision-making capabilities: ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical care.
• Effective time management; able to prioritise patient care and tasks appropriately.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality issues and the data protection act.
• Demonstrable interest in, and ability to, support, coach, and mentor others.
• Prepared to participate in service development.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
• Have experience of concise history taking, employing critical thinking.
• Ability to identify individual client needs.
• Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice.
• Commitment to life-long learning.
• Counselling and communication skills.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care.
• Understanding of patient management in a primary, secondary, community and tertiary care setting.
• Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays
• Flexibility to meet service and rota needs
• Proven team player
• Able to work autonomously
• Committed to continuing professional development
• High level of interpersonal skills

Experience

• Extensive clinical experience working within an Urgent Care environment as part of a multi-professional team.
• Experience in an Urgent Care setting either in ED/WIC/UTC/First responder or similar.
• Evidence of using triage and assessment skills in practice.
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge.
• Experience of the supply of medicines using patient group directives.

Qualifications

• Recognised Minor Illness, Injuries qualification or experience in a relevant triage role

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.

Anstey Frith House, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 8RN

£53,770 to £60,721 a yearwith a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

M0051-CP-CAS-LLR

Job locations

Anstey Frith House, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE3 8RN