Initial Assessment Clinician

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnering Health Limited is recruiting an experienced Initial Assessment Clinician to work in an integrated urgent care service at an urgent treatment centre. The role focuses on initial assessment, triage, and prompt treatment planning for undifferentiated patients.

You will operate autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, take professional responsibility for clinical decisions, and support department smooth running while maintaining NMC/HCPC registration compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in paramedicine or nursing.
• Registered with the NMC or HCPC, with no disciplinary sanctions or pending or current investigations.
• At least 2 years post-registration experience.
• At least 2 years full-time working in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment and triage of undifferentiated patients with acute, non-acute and chronic conditions and varying injuries.
• Take patient histories, examine patients, form differential diagnoses and manage treatment plans.
• Start emergency treatment where needed to save life or protect the patient, and refer to emergency services when appropriate.
• Recognise social needs and safeguarding concerns and act to protect patients.
• Take professional and legal responsibility for clinical decisions within own competence.
• Work autonomously and be accountable for own professional actions.
• Take a person-centred approach to service delivery.
• Assist in managing acutely unwell or injured patients within scope of practice.
• Help with tasks that keep the department running smoothly.
• Maintain and develop clinical competence and knowledge of care delivery.
• Undertake personal and professional development to meet NMC or HCPC registration requirements.
• Take part in regular performance review with the professional line manager

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in paramedicine or nursing

Job description

This is an Initial Assessment Clinician post with Partnering Health Limited, working in an integrated urgent care service at an urgent treatment centre. The core of the work is initial assessment and triage of undifferentiated patients, covering acute, non-acute and chronic illness and minor injury, with emergency treatment started where needed. The post suits an autonomous clinician who also works as part of a team and supports the smooth running of the department. Registration with the NMC or HCPC, with no disciplinary sanctions or open investigations, is essential.

What the job involves

• Provide initial assessment and triage of undifferentiated patients with acute, non-acute and chronic conditions and varying injuries
• Take patient histories, examine patients, form differential diagnoses and manage treatment plans
• Start emergency treatment where needed to save life or protect the patient, and refer to emergency services when appropriate
• Recognise social needs and safeguarding concerns and act to protect patients
• Take professional and legal responsibility for clinical decisions within own competence
• Work autonomously and be accountable for own professional actions
• Take a person-centred approach to service delivery
• Assist in managing acutely unwell or injured patients within scope of practice
• Help with tasks that keep the department running smoothly
• Maintain and develop clinical competence and knowledge of care delivery
• Undertake personal and professional development to meet NMC or HCPC registration requirements
• Take part in regular performance review with the professional line manager

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in paramedicine or nursing

Registration & licences

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC, with no disciplinary sanctions or pending or current investigations

Experience

• At least 2 years post-registration experience
• At least 2 years full-time working in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting
• Good knowledge and experience of assessing and managing minor injury and illness presentations
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear understanding of professional responsibilities and accountability