Outreach Practitioner - Critical Care & Hospital at Night

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Practitioner to join their team. The role involves supporting a clinical caseload, conducting advanced assessments, and providing education and support within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have relevant clinical qualifications and experience. This position is fixed in Dorchester, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of legal requirements regarding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical caseload with specialist knowledge.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment and treatment plans.
• Provide education and support to team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Role Overview

The Clinical Practitioner (CP) will work as an integral member of the multi‑professional workforce, with a Trust wide scope of clinical cover (inclusive of ED, Maternity and Paediatrics), linking closely with the Critical Care Team.

Responsibilities

• Support a clinical caseload using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
• Work as a pivotal member of the Critical Care and H@N team and triage calls accordingly.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, early diagnosis of complications and initiation of treatment plans.
• Work within the MDT to ensure onward referrals/pathways are managed appropriately.
• Provide support to junior members of the MDT with decision making and appropriate escalation, where relevant/ appropriate support decisions around Do Not Resuscitate and Treatment Escalation Plans.
• Provide support and education for all members of the multi‑disciplinary team both in an informal and formal manner, in relation to speciality field.
• Be responsible for responding to and escalating the Call for Concern service, relating to Martha’s Rule.
• Maintain professional development needs for a Clinical Practitioner.
• Identify and review current information available to determine and plan patient management process.
• Undertake assessment in line with evidence‑based practice and policies eg. taking case history, examinations, requesting diagnostic investigations.
• Review and interpret all information available utilising a systematic process of reasoning to make a differential diagnosis.
• Develop and record a treatment plan consistent with the outcome of the assessment and most probable diagnosis.
• According to current legislation undertake independent prescribing.
• Discuss sensitive information with patients and families and manage their behaviour accordingly.
• Refer to other practitioners as and when necessary.

About the Trust

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

Legal and Practical Details

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025