IUC Clinical Practitioner

BrisDoc Healthcare Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking an IUC Clinical Practitioner to manage routine and urgent patient needs. This role involves clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals, focusing on high-quality healthcare for vulnerable groups. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Current NMC or HCPC registration required.
• Experience in mental health assessment is essential.
• Flexibility to work operational hours, including unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments for patients.
• Conduct physiological and psychological assessments.
• Manage patient presentations and provide medication advice.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Health advice and promotion

Autonomous diagnosis and treatment

Experience treating all age groups

Education

BSc in a clinical field or equivalent experience

Advanced assessment and decision-making qualifications

Non-medical prescribing

Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice

Job description

Main area: IUC Integrated Urgent Care
Grade Salary Ranges: 35,001 - 45,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full and Part-time, Portfolio roles, Fixed, Regular and Bank shifts, including out of hours sessions, days, lates, and nights. Shift times negotiable.)
Job ref: IUC Clinical Practitioner

Employer Details

BrisDoc Healthcare Services
Employer type: Private Sector
Site: Unit 21 Osprey Court, Bristol
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59

Job Overview

This autonomous role involves managing routine and urgent patient needs within professional boundaries. Responsibilities include history taking, clinical assessments (remote and face-to-face), critical thinking, diagnosis, treatment (including prescribing where able), management, and referrals. The role focuses on providing high-quality, accessible healthcare, especially to vulnerable and marginalized groups, aiming to improve health inclusion and remove barriers to holistic healthcare.

Main Duties

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments for patients with diverse needs.
• Conduct physiological and psychological assessments, and plan care accordingly.
• Manage patient presentations, integrating drug and non-drug treatments.
• Support patient adherence to treatments and provide medication advice.
• Prioritize health issues, including emergency interventions.
• Promote health and self-care strategies.
• Provide face-to-face and remote assessments and management plans.
• Support other healthcare professionals and team colleagues.
• Undertake home visits as needed.
• Ensure safety netting and risk management.
• Make effective referrals to ensure holistic patient care.

About BrisDoc

BrisDoc is a proud NHS provider with over 20 years of experience, offering primary care services across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Glos. We are a social enterprise and employee-owned, committed to patient care, environmental sustainability, equality, and community support.

Additional Information

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development. Our community fund supports charitable causes locally and internationally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current NMC or HCPC registration
• BSc in a clinical field or equivalent experience
• Advanced assessment and decision-making qualifications or working towards them
• Non-medical prescribing (essential)
• Experience in mental health assessment
• Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice or relevant experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in primary care, minor illness, A&E, 999/111, MIU, community, or OOH services
• Knowledge of health advice and promotion
• Autonomous diagnosis and treatment experience
• Experience treating all age groups
• Experience working with domestic violence cases

Attributes

• Good clinical judgment
• Commitment to personal development
• Ability to recognize limitations

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work operational hours, including some unsocial hours
• Ability to travel to various sites

Certifications

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. Post subject to DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.