IUC Clinical Practitioner – BrisDoc Healthcare Services

AVON LMC LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BrisDoc Healthcare Services seeks an IUC Clinical Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient care through routine and urgent assessments. This autonomous role requires strong clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment, supporting a diverse patient population with complex health needs. Join a dedicated team focused on promoting health inclusion and holistic care for vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in urgent care settings is preferred.
• Ability to operate autonomously within professional boundaries.
• Strong understanding of medication regimens and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide face-to-face and remote clinical assessments.
• Support health promotion strategies and ensure patient adherence.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment management

Health promotion

Education

Registered Nurse qualification or equivalent

Prescribing qualification (if applicable)

Job description

IUC Clinical Practitioner – BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Job summary

This exciting, variable, and autonomous role requires the post holder to work effectively within their professional boundaries, focusing on the management of routine and urgent patient needs. You will be responsible for the safe application of:

• History taking
• Clinical assessment (remote and face-to-face)
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Diagnosis
• Treatment (including prescribing where able); non-prescribers will be supported with prescribing requirements via the Clinical Coordinator in IUC or prescribing colleagues in other clinical areas
• Management (including safety netting)
• Referral

The Clinical Practitioner will provide exemplary care for their patients, meeting population health needs. This includes consultations with patients from various dispositions, such as 111, primary care (1, 2, 6, 12, and 24-hour timescales), 999, Emergency Department, and Emergency Treatment Centre, as well as those presenting with routine or urgent needs. BrisDoc practice services focus on providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to vulnerable, marginalized, and excluded groups. Clinicians should aim to improve health inclusion and remove barriers to holistic healthcare.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses, complex needs, acute and chronic conditions, including physical, mental health, and psycho-social needs
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from physiological and psychological perspectives, and plan care accordingly
• Diagnose and manage patient presentations, integrating drug and non-drug treatments into management plans
• Support patient adherence to prescribed treatments
• Provide information on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions
• Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of emergency care when needed
• Support health promotion strategies and principles of self-care
• Provide face-to-face and remote clinical assessments, treatments, and management plans
• Offer clinical support to other healthcare professionals and operational colleagues
• Undertake home visits as required
• Develop and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients
• Make effective referrals to system partners and other care providers for holistic patient care

About us

BrisDoc is a proud NHS Healthcare provider with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to 'patient care, by people who care'. We operate a range of primary care services, including the SevernSide Urgent Care Service, GP practices, and the Homeless Health Service, serving over 1 million patients across Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos.

As a 'Social Enterprise' and 'Employee-Owned Business', our decisions prioritize patient health, environmental protection, equality, diversity, inclusion, staff wellbeing, and community development. Our 'Community Fund' supports charitable causes locally and internationally, reflecting our commitment to giving back.

Joining BrisDoc means becoming part of a multidisciplinary team that values and supports its members, fostering a sense of pride and belonging. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to the contact person provided in the job post.