Clinical Practitioner - Clinical Assessment Service

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

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 - this is your chance to make a real 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.

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

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.

Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can't always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

What Your Typical Day Looks Like

• Taking charge of autonomous clinical assessments, treatments, referrals, and providing advice to 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 you'll 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.