Clinical Practitioner/Prescriber

PHL Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work Scheme

DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition

Family Friendly Policy

Long Service Award

Menopause Support

NHS Discount - Blue Light Card

Paid Sick Pay

Professional Development

Workplace Savings and Low Interest Le

Job summary

Sunderland Urgent Treatment centre, operated by PHL Group, seeks clinical practitioners to join a busy, team-focused environment providing urgent care for the local community. Roles available as Full Time, Part Time, and Bank, with responsibilities spanning assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses.

Applicants should have autonomous-practice experience in urgent care or ED, be registered with NMC/HCPC, and demonstrate advanced clinical skills with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC or HCPC and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in autonomous practice in urgent or emergency care.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Advanced clinical practice portfolio and ongoing education updates.
• Competent at taking clinical histories and performing examinations.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Urgent care experience

Excellent communication

Good organization

Clinical history taking

Physical examination

Education

Masters qualification or equivalent

Minor injury and illness qualification (level 7)

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Job description

We are currently looking for clinical practitioners to join our friendly team at Sunderland Urgent Treatment centre. This is an exciting opportunity to come and work in a busy, dynamic environment where the focus is on teamwork providing excellent and efficient care to our local community by offering an alternative health care choice and reducing pressures on local Emergency departments.

Contracts available :

Full Time, Part Time and Bank

The successful applicant should have some experience working as an autonomous practitioner either in the Emergency Department or an urgent care setting, but other applicants may be considered on experience. Suggested previous roles could be Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Care Practitioner , Specialist Paramedic. The role will be ideal for gaining experience, knowledge and in assessing and treating patients with a wide variety of minor injuries and minor illnesses.

Essential Criteria

• Registered with NMC or HCPC
• Experience working in primary care and/or urgent care setting
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience
• Minor injury and illness qualification (ideally at level 7)
• At or working towards Masters qualification/or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced clinical practice
• You must be competent at taking a clinical history excluding red flags and undertake a physical examination of the patient for patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions
• You will be expected to ensure that mandatory education is kept updated as required by the policies of the organisation
• You will be expected to maintain a clinical portfolio that evidences advanced heath assessment skills and competencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written, verbal (Particularly listening skills)
• Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations of minor illness and injury
• Be able to clear an enhanced DBS check/ Must be authorised to work in the UK

Desirable

• A&E experience
• Interpretation of lab results training
• IRMER trained
• Teaching and/or Mentorship qualification
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management
• Familiar with Internet Healthcare resources

Benefits

• Bike2Work Scheme. Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment
• DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles
• Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour helpline. 24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more
• Employee Recognition. ‘Extra Mile’ Awards
• Family Friendly Policy. Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave
• Long Service Award. Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service
• Menopause Support. HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge
• NHS Discount - Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts
• Paid Sick Pay. 10 days per year
• Professional Development. Training, courses & team-building opportunities
• Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. Payroll savings & low-interest loans

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.