NHS 111 Clinical Advisor Oldbury

Are you a registered Adult Nurse, Paramedic, or Pharmacist looking to continue delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, non-acute environment? DHU Healthcare is offering a rewarding opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a dynamic, patient-focused role. Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will see you contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day at DHU.

Your new colleagues are a community of registered, general paediatric and mental health nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists who, as a team, work collaboratively to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance in support of the NHS frontline.

What DHU can offer you:

• Working Patterns: We have a range of rota patterns, covering part time & full time, earlies, mids & lates.
• Comprehensive Training: Successful candidates will undergo four weeks of full-time training, followed by three weeks of supported practice. You’ll be trained on NHS Pathways systems, a recognisable licence that you’ll receive on completion of training. Further details will be provided during the interview process.
• Training and daytime shifts: £19.09 per hour
• Evenings and night shifts: £24.81 per hour
• Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Employee Benefits: As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing:
• Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you’ll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You’ll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
• Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
• Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
• Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
• Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn’t compulsory; it’s entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
• Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.

What your typical day looks like:

• Assess patients from 0+ years, addressing both physical and mental health symptoms, and provide evidence-based advice using NHS Pathways or other clinical decision support systems.
• Assist a diverse range of patients, ensuring they receive appropriate care in a timely manner.
• Offer guidance and support to patients, and where appropriate guide patients across primary, secondary, and tertiary care services.
• Collaborate effectively within a compassionate and professional clinical team.
• Maintain accurate patient records ensuring a professional and empathetic approach is given to all calls.

To be a successful Clinical Advisor you’ll need:

• Registered Adult Nurse (Sub-Part 1, NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Pharmacist (GPhC).
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience with broad clinical knowledge.
• Experience working in a multi-professional clinical environment.
• Strong IT & communication skills, with a patient-first approach.
• Open to a new & exciting challenge enhancing your clinical skills.

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you.

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.