Rapid Response Clinician: In-Home Urgent Care

Government of The United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of The United Kingdom is looking for a clinician to deliver a rapid response service across Gloucestershire to meet the 2-hour urgent community response target. You will perform initial clinical examinations and provide prompt treatment in patients' homes, coordinating with the Integrated Community Team for ongoing care.

The role includes independent prescribing under a PGD where appropriate, robust home-safety risk assessments, and active involvement in service development and

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive initial clinical examination, history taking and assessments of patients in order to determine and deliver initial clinical treatments such as intravenous infusions.
• Refer on to other appropriate members of the Integrated Community Team to provide ongoing support.
• Utilise specialist care, skills and knowledge to ensure patients are cared for appropriately and safely in their own homes.
• Make risk assessments of patients' abilities to stay at home safely, and liaise with care providers.
• As an independent prescriber, prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness or issue medication under a PGD where appropriate.
• Be a visible and accessible presence to strengthen relationships whilst supporting colleagues in managing complex interventions.
• Promote the rapid response service through dissemination of specialist knowledge locally and nationally.
• Attend relevant meetings, assess, diagnose and treat patients with urgent care presentations.

Job description

Government of The United Kingdom is looking for a clinician to deliver a rapid response service across Gloucestershire to meet the 2-hour urgent community response target. You will perform initial clinical examinations and provide prompt treatment in patients' homes, coordinating with the Integrated Community Team for ongoing care.

The role includes independent prescribing under a PGD where appropriate, robust home-safety risk assessments, and active involvement in service development and