Urgent Care Practitioner — Grow Your Emergency Skills

University Hospitals Birmingham Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is launching a brand-new Urgent Treatment Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and is seeking enthusiastic clinicians to develop as Emergency Practitioners in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

This developmental post offers clinical supervision, mentorship, and opportunities to consolidate minor injury competencies, alongside further development through Minor Illness and Non-Medical Prescribing modules.

Qualifications

• Please refer to attachments to confirm the qualifications required for each role.
• UK-wide DBS checks and NHS registration requirements apply.
• This post is subject to professional registration and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, examining and managing patients presenting with minor injuries within your level of competence.
• Developing clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills through supervised practice.
• Consolidating minor injury competencies and practical procedures.
• Developing skills in the assessment and management of minor illnesses through further education and training.
• Undertaking investigations and developing appropriate treatment plans within your scope of practice.
• Providing patient education, safety-netting advice and appropriate onward referrals.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and timely care.
• Participating in clinical supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Working towards additional qualifications, including Minor Illness and Non-Medical Prescribing, as part of your development pathway.

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is launching a brand-new Urgent Treatment Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and is seeking enthusiastic clinicians to develop as Emergency Practitioners in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

This developmental post offers clinical supervision, mentorship, and opportunities to consolidate minor injury competencies, alongside further development through Minor Illness and Non-Medical Prescribing modules.