Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card & Costco membership

ED&I programme

Reward Gateway discounts

Private health insurance

Time away from work allowances

Career development and training

Job summary

Practice Plus Group invites Senior or Emergency Practitioners with Nursing/Paramedic backgrounds to join the Urgent Treatment Centre at St Marys Portsmouth. You will assess and manage patients with minor injuries and illness, form a clinical plan, and discharge or refer as needed.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours across a 7-day, 365-days service with shifts from 7.5 to 12.5 hours. Competitive UK salary with progression and training.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Emergency Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner or equivalent.
• Qualified to Level 7 in Minor Injuries/Illness plus History Taking & Physical Assessment.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification and Masters/PG Dip in urgent care are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care assessment and management for minor injuries/illness.
• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with clear pathways to discharge or referral.

Skills

Emergency Nurse/Paramedic

Specialist assessment skills

History taking & physical assessment

Education

Level 7 Minor Injuries/Illness

Non-medical prescribing

Masters in Urgent Care or PG Dip

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking Senior or Emergency Practitioners from a Nursing/Paramedic background who are committed to working as part of our Urgent Care Team to deliver an excellent and caring service to our patients.

We have a multidisciplinary workforce which consists primarily of Advanced Clinicians and Emergency Practitioners trained in both adult and paediatric disciplines who are supported by GPs.

The main patient groups are patients with minor injury and minor illness. Patients who present to the Urgent Treatment Centre are managed by our expert team of Practitioners/Clinicians with an undifferentiated diagnosis through a process of assessment, formulation of a clinical management plan and subsequently discharge or transfer for definitive care.

If you want to make a difference by becoming a dedicated and compassionate practitioner, then come and join our friendly multidisciplinary team at St Mary’s UTC. We offer a challenging and rewarding experience, striving for excellence in patient safety, quality and continuous improvement.

As part of our commitment to you, we will offer and support your development towards advanced practice under the guidance of a robust competency framework via experiential learning and development. We are committed to enhancing our service through high levels of training and development at both Degree and Masters Levels.

What you’ll be doing

The positions are full-time or part-time. We are a 7 day per week, 365 days per year service and we are looking for Practitioners who can work a variety of shifts including evenings/weekends. Our shifts range from 7.5 hours – 12.5 hours and as we understand the need for flexible working, we are also open to discussing hours that suit you. Our remuneration structure is as below:

Urgent Care Practitioner - £55,123 per annum

A fully qualified Practitioner with relevant experience, qualified and educated to level 7 in minor injuries/minor illness.

Senior Urgent Care Practitioner - £60,636 per annum

A fully qualified Practitioner with relevant experience, qualified and educated predominantly at level 7 in minor injuries/minor illness with the addition of a non-medical prescribing qualification and a Masters Degree or PG Dip in urgent care.

What we’ll look for in you

• Experience as an Emergency Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner or relevant specialist assessment practitioner skills
• Qualified to level 7 in Minor Injuries / Illness + History Taking & Physical Assessment
• A passion for delivering high quality patient care
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care
• A commitment to continual personal and professional development

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Job Description

All Locations: Practice Plus Group Urgent Treatment Centre St Marys Portsmouth

Position: Paramedics / Support Technicians

Advertising Salary: Up to £62,818.90 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Rewards & Benefits

• Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
• Refer a friend scheme
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
• Award winning ED&I programme
• Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
• Access to private health insurance
• Wide range of ‘time away from work’ allowances
• Extensive career development and training opportunities

Training & Development

• Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
• Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
• Great development and career progression opportunities.