Clinical Practitioner/Prescriber

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

This clinical practitioner post sits at the Urgent Treatment Centre at Lymington Hospital, run by Partnering Health Ltd, which provides urgent and primary care across Hampshire. The work centres on assessing and treating adults and children with minor injuries and illnesses, taking clinical histories and examining patients whose conditions are not yet clear. The centre sees about 20,000 attendances a year, which eases demand on local Emergency departments. Applicants need prior experience working autonomously in an emergency or urgent care setting, though others may be considered on experience.

What the job involves

• 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

Qualifications

• Minor injury and illness qualification, ideally at level 7
• At or working towards a Masters qualification, or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced clinical practice

Registration & licences

• NMC or HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience in primary care and/or urgent care
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
• Some experience working autonomously in an emergency department or urgent care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Competence in taking clinical histories and physically examining patients with undifferentiated conditions
• Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of minor illness and injury
• Excellent written, verbal and listening skills
• Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Authorised to work in the UK

Nice to have

• A&E experience
• Training in interpretation of lab results
• IRMER trained
• Teaching and/or mentorship qualification
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Familiarity with internet healthcare resources