NhsJobs Nottingham

Job Purpose

The post holder will manage an Urgent Care Caseload in a clinician-led environment,

dealing with a wide range of presenting undifferentiated conditions. The post holder will work

alongside a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians with acute and primary care first contact

experience, Nurses, Paramedics, Health Care Support Workers, Emergency Care

Practitioners and Radiographers to make up the team of the day working collectively in the

assessment of undifferentiated urgent care patient presentations.

The post holder will,

• Provide clinical assessment and deliver treatments to service users who have

undifferentiated health care requirements in order to support the services delivered

by the primary care team and prevent unnecessary acute hospital attendances.

• Utilise advanced clinical skills and competencies in health assessment, medicines

management, leadership and case management.

• Maximise patients health and reduce risks that contribute to ill health, thereby

reducing unnecessary admissions to acute services.

• Lead the development of a specific clinical area e.g. Paediatrics, Sexual health,

Safeguarding and be an autonomous practitioner who is open to the flexibility

required for the role.

• Participate in training opportunities for self and others within the UTC.

• Support and deliver training to UTC staff, staff within CityCare and the wider

healthcare community.

• Provide mentorship and support to UTC staff, staff within CityCare and the wider

healthcare community.

• Provider mentorship, support and training to students (including medical, nursing and

allied health professionals) Will take operational charge of a shift on a planned rota

basis in the absence of the UTC Coordinator.

• To provide line management to Clinical practitioners and non-registered staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Comprehensively assess, review and evaluate the needs of service users with

undifferentiated healthcare needs to improve their physical, psychological and

mental health wellbeing to promote self-care and reduce the need for hospitalisation.

• Accurately prioritise patients within the service, undertaking clinical assessment and

providing the necessary treatment including the use of Non-Medical Prescribing

and/or Patient Group Directions in line with local/national policies, procedures and

guidelines as appropriate.

• Carries out diagnostic tests only where clinically indicated in line with organisational,

local and national guidelines and appropriate to the Urgent Treatment Centre setting.

• Develop plan of care in conjunction with the service user through: application of

clinical knowledge and, analysis of symptoms and data, identification of risk factors

associated with those conditions, recognition of early signs of acute illness, involving

the patients and the carers in the care plan and ensuring it is understood,

documenting safety netting plans and processes.

• To utilise effective communication to aid onward referrals to specialists as

appropriate. Facilitating a coordinated primary healthcare response to service users

needs.

• To work in an autonomous manner without direct supervision whilst recognising

limitation of the practitioner role.

• To carry out enhanced clinical skills as required- this may include, suturing and

fracture management.

• To keep accurate and immediate records of all interventions fully utilising software

systems in place.

• To encourage clients to carry out self-care as appropriate through effective

communication of health care using written information as appropriate.

• To advise client on the most appropriate use of Primary, Secondary and Emergency

services

• To maintain patient confidentiality as per Urgent Treatment Centre and CityCares

clinical guidelines.

Professional

• To work within the relevant Professional Conduct of conduct.

• To act in accordance with and promote the CityCare values at all times.

• To act as an ambassador for the Urgent Treatment Centre at all times.

• To be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding

positively to the changing needs of the service.

• To promote and facilitate evidence-based practice.

• To be committed to providing a high level of customer service and patient experience.

• Maintain professional awareness and attend appropriate training as necessary.

• To participate in the appraisal process and development of own Personal

Development Plan to include clinical supervision (and revalidation where

appropriate)

• To develop a culture within the Urgent Treatment Centre team of continuing

professional development, supporting staff in meeting the requirements for Post

registration Education and Training.

• To provide clinical support and mentorship to others to meet the requirements of

their own personal/professional development plans. This may include, where

appropriate, mentoring clinicians through work-based learning programmes.

• To support/facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision in accordance with

organisational policy.

• To liaise with other Agencies as appropriate to ensure comprehensive and

collaborative care for service users.

Continuous Personal Development

• To maintain current professional registration and to ensure that all personal

responsibilities in relation to this and to the revalidation process are met, including

maintenance of a professional portfolio, evidence of practice hours, professional

development planning and reflective writing.

• To meet the organisational requirements for mandatory training appropriate to the

role.

• To recognise own professional limitations, practice accordingly, seeking advice and

support as appropriate.

• To take an active role in the organisational appraisal process and develop an

appropriate and relevant personal development plan and work based objectives.

• To have awareness of the relevant organisational and professional Safeguarding

policies and guidance and to act in accordance with their direction, attending update

training as required.

Management

• To participate and assist in evaluation, audit and research as required.

• To participate in the investigation of any complaints, incidents and accidents.

• To participate in the training and induction of new members of staff to the Urgent

Treatment Centre team.

• To participate in the mentorship, support and training of individuals on recognised

training programmes such as Student Nurses, Practice Nurses and other pre and

post registration students (this may include those on work experience).

Job description

Job Purpose

The post holder will manage an Urgent Care Caseload in a clinician-led environment,

dealing with a wide range of presenting undifferentiated conditions. The post holder will work

alongside a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians with acute and primary care first contact

experience, Nurses, Paramedics, Health Care Support Workers, Emergency Care

Practitioners and Radiographers to make up the team of the day working collectively in the

assessment of undifferentiated urgent care patient presentations.

The post holder will,

• Provide clinical assessment and deliver treatments to service users who have

undifferentiated health care requirements in order to support the services delivered

by the primary care team and prevent unnecessary acute hospital attendances.

• Utilise advanced clinical skills and competencies in health assessment, medicines

management, leadership and case management.

• Maximise patients health and reduce risks that contribute to ill health, thereby

reducing unnecessary admissions to acute services.

• Lead the development of a specific clinical area e.g. Paediatrics, Sexual health,

Safeguarding and be an autonomous practitioner who is open to the flexibility

required for the role.

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What is the salary for this prescriber pharmacist role in Nottingham?

The advertised salary for this prescriber pharmacist role at Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC is £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.. Typical prescriber pharmacist pay in Nottingham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Nottingham?

PharmSee is currently tracking 14 active pharmacy vacancies in Nottingham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Nottingham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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