Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) - Nurse / Paramedic - EIV

NHS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise du NHS recrute un Urgent Care Practitioner pour intervenir auprès de patients en détresse dans divers environnements. Le rôle implique une grande autonomie et le travail au sein d'une équipe pluridisciplinaire, avec un accent sur la qualité des soins. Le candidat idéal doit être un infirmier ou paramédic enregistré avec une formation et une expérience appropriées. Une rémunération compétitive et de nombreux avantages, y compris un régime de retraite NHS et un support de bien-être, sont offerts.

Benefits

Accès à des services de conseils

Programme de formation continue

Remise financière sur le shopping et les voyages

Système de retraite NHS

Qualifications

• Infirmier NMC ou paramédic HCPC requis.
• Expérience avec patients présentant des conditions variées.
• Détention d'un permis de conduire britannique.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des interventions et traitements basés sur des preuves.
• Réagir aux signes de détérioration aiguë.
• Maintenir des dossiers cliniques précis.

Skills

Gestion des soins complexes

Évaluation clinique

Travail en équipe pluridisciplinaire

Education

NMC Registered Nurse ou HCPC Registered Paramedic

Études de niveau supérieur

Job description

As an Urgent Care Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in the clinical assessment and care of acutely unwell patients, delivering support across diverse settings including patients' own homes and care/residential environments. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside therapists and social workers, you will assess individuals presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. Your responsibilities will include offering expert advice, making appropriate referrals, and providing input into social care interventions to help prevent hospital admissions. You will also contribute actively to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring our service aligns with both organisational and national quality objectives.

Main duties of the job

Deliver evidence-based interventions and treatments following clinical assessment.

Recognize and respond to signs of acute deterioration, arranging urgent or emergency referrals when necessary.

Work autonomously to manage complex and unpredictable caseloads, adapting interventions to individual patient needs.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

Support the development of clinical skills and knowledge by engaging in continuous professional development.

Recognize personal limitations and seek timely support or supervision from senior colleagues to ensure patient safety and care quality.

About us

In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.

Job responsibilities

You must have valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are not able to provide visa sponsorships.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification and feel free to contact the Recruitment Team should you have any questions - [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Paramedic
• Evidence of relevant further study including degree level studies or equivalent
• Evidence of working with a variety of patients requiring triaging, assessment and treatment
• Hold a current UK driving license
• Systematic approaches course or equivalent
• Experience of utilising PGDs under specific conditions
• Experience working in emergency department or fast moving assessment area
• General Practice experience including out of hours setting
• Working in a call centre environment providing healthcare advice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£54,063.46 a yearfor full-time equivalent