Nurse or Paramedic Non-Medical Prescriber

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tiverton is seeking a Nurse or Paramedic Non‑Medical Prescriber. The role involves patient assessment, treatment and managing the Urgent Care Treatment Centre. Applicants should have non-medical prescribing qualifications and relevant experience. The position offers supportive training and a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Non-medical prescriber qualification required.
• Experience working in a busy UTC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous assessment, treatment and discharge of patients.
• Day-to-day running of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre.
• Ensure patient care is planned and delivered according to best practice.

Skills

Non-medical prescribing

Autonomous assessment

Experience in urgent care

Job description

Role Summary

The role of the Nurse or Paramedic Non‑Medical Prescriber will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge of scheduled and unscheduled cases with an urgent nature and initial treatment and referral of emergency cases in patients of all ages. The post holder will use their non‑medical prescribing qualification to support patient care according to the local formulary. As senior clinicians they will also support staff who issue medications via PGD with their prescribing decisions. The post holder will take charge of the day‑to‑day running of the UTC and, in the absence of the operations manager, will manage general enquiries, staffing issues, complaints and support junior staff as needed. The post holder will be well supported by a friendly clinical and administrative team; induction and training will be provided, and SWASFT will provide medical indemnity. This is an evolving role within the Trust and is subject to change and development as required by the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous assessment, treatment and discharge of adults and children presenting a wide range of minor injuries and minor illnesses in accordance with local policies and national clinical guidelines.
• Day‑to‑day running of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre.
• Ensure that all patients' individual needs are assessed on admission, their care is planned appropriately, delivered in accordance with best practice, and evaluated.
• Assist the Operations Manager to improve patient care and deputise in their absence.

Qualifications

• Non‑medical prescriber qualification required.
• Experience working in a busy UTC or equivalent. Those who can demonstrate such experience but do not hold a non‑medical prescribing qualification will be considered at Band 6.

About the Trust

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, attracting people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive. We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles, and also employ doctors and volunteers, including community first responders and fire co‑responders. We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.