Clinical Practitioner - Clinical Assessment Service

DHU Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Practitioner in Leicester. Utilize your clinical skills to assess patients by phone, providing safe and timely care. Enjoy a competitive salary with numerous benefits, including flexible working patterns and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

NHS Pension Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Referral Programme

Birthday Leave Guarantee

Qualifications

• Registered and practicing with a Professional Body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC).
• Evidence of autonomous practice.
• Experience in telephone triage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct autonomous clinical assessments and provide advice.
• Establish rapport with patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-professional team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Decision Making

Education

Level 6 or 7 qualification in clinical examination and minor illness modules

Job description

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.

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.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £53,770 - £60,721 (Band 8a.0) with 30% evening and 45% weekend enhancements.
• Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Health Cash Plan: 24/7 GP access after six months, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs.
• Access to the DHU Hub: Discounts, well-being resources, health portal, Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with NHS pension; existing NHS employees can bring their current pension and holiday allowances.
• Car Lease Scheme: Salary sacrifice for hybrid or electric cars through NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Interest-free bike purchase via salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: Support during family growth.
• Referral Programme: Earn rewards by referring others.
• Birthday Leave Guarantee: Decide whether to take your birthday off or work.

Typical Day

• Conduct autonomous clinical assessments, treatments, referrals, and provide advice.
• Establish rapport with patients and caregivers through verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Make confident decisions and communicate clearly.
• Recognize and refer to relevant specialists when appropriate.
• Maintain clinical records according to guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-professional team.

Requirements

• Registered and practicing with a Professional Body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC).
• Evidence of autonomous practice.
• Experience in telephone triage.
• Level 6 or 7 qualification in clinical examination and minor illness modules.
• Motivated, passionate, positive, resilient, and dedicated to patient care.

We support diverse applications and can accommodate different application formats. For more info, contact our Talent Acquisition team or visit our recruitment page.

At DHU Healthcare, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Learn more about our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.

We are also a forces-friendly organization, supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adults, and military spouses/partners.