Job summary

The role of the Nurse or Paramedic Non-Medical Prescriber will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge of scheduled and unscheduled cases with an urgent nature and assessment initial treatment and referral of emergency cases in patients of all ages.The post holder will use their non-medical prescribing qualification to support patient care according to the local formulary. As senior clinicians they will also support staff who issue medications via PGD with their prescribing decisions.

The post holder will take charge of the day to day running of the UTC and in the absence of the operations manager will manage general enquiries, staffing issues, complaints and support junior staff as required.

You will be well supported by a friendly clinical and administrative team. Induction and training will be provided. SWASFT will also provide your medical indemnity. This is an evolving role within the Trust as is subject to change and development as required by the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Autonamous assessment, treatment and discharge of adults and children presenting a wide range of minor injuries and minor illnesses in accordance with local polices and national clinical guidelines
• Day to day running of the Urgent Care Treatment Centre
• To ensure that all patients' individual needs are assessed on admissions, their care planned appropriately, delivered in accordance with best practice and evaluate
• Assist the Operations Manager to improve patient care and deputise in their absence

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Those that can demonstrate experience of working in a busy UTC or equivalent but do not hold a NM prescribing qualification will be considered at Band 6.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC Registered Clinician
• Post registration qualification in minor injuries and minor illness.
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• advanced clinical assessment module, Level 7

Desirable

• Master qualification or working towards
• RCGP / CoP exam or equivalent
• Post Gradate diploma advanced practice
• IRMER qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience (5+ years)
• Extensive post registration work experience including in appropriate setting (ED, MIU, WIC, UCC, OOH or GP practice)

Desirable

• Experience interacting with ambulance crews (handovers and offering advice)
• advanced wound closure
• plastering/splinting course
• catheter trained

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.