Paramedic or Nurse, Non Medical Prescriber - Urgent & Emergency Care

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking a Nurse or Paramedic Non-Medical Prescriber to autonomously assess and treat patients, manage day-to-day operations of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre, and support junior staff. The role offers training and covers medical indemnity. Ideal candidates will have a non-medical prescribing qualification and experience in urgent care settings.

Benefits

Flexible working

Inclusive policies

Induction and training provided

Qualifications

• Must have non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Experience in assessing, treating, and discharging patients of all ages.
• Ability to manage operations and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous assessment and treatment of patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Manage the daily operations of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre.
• Support the Operations Manager in enhancing patient care.

Job description

The role of the Nurse or Paramedic Non-Medical Prescriber involves the assessment, treatment, and discharge of both scheduled and unscheduled urgent cases across all age groups. The post holder will utilize their non-medical prescribing qualification to support patient care in accordance with the local formulary. As senior clinicians, they will also assist staff authorized to issue medications via PGD with their prescribing decisions.

The post holder will oversee the daily operations of the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) and, in the absence of the operations manager, will manage general inquiries, staffing issues, complaints, and support junior staff as needed.

You will be supported by a friendly clinical and administrative team. Induction and training will be provided, and SWASFT will cover your medical indemnity. This role is evolving within the Trust and may change to meet organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Autonomous assessment, treatment, and discharge of adults and children presenting with minor injuries and illnesses, following local policies and national guidelines.
2. Managing the day-to-day operations of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre.
3. Ensuring comprehensive assessment of patients' needs, appropriate care planning, delivery of care in line with best practices, and ongoing evaluation.
4. Supporting the Operations Manager to enhance patient care and deputizing in their absence.

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment. We offer flexible working, inclusive policies, and feedback mechanisms to support our staff. Our workforce includes over 5,000 employees, including clinical, operational, emergency response staff, doctors, and volunteers such as community first responders and fire co-responders.

We are committed to providing compassionate patient care and a safe, positive work environment. Our recruitment processes reflect these values, and we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they will embody these behaviors.

For more about our Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals, click here.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Stephen Jack, Operations Manager. Email: [e-mail]