Initial Assessment Clinician

Partnering Health Limited (PHL) is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services built on our core values: Truly Care | Team First | Pioneering Innovation. We work collaboratively across teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for our communities.

As an Initial Assessment Clinician (IAC) at Partnering Health Limited Group (PHL) working as part of a team, your role is very important in providing an efficient integrated urgent care service to our patients with a caring and respectful disposition. Working independently and acting within your professional boundaries, your duties will involve the initial assessment and triage of patients within the UTC. The role will involve being part of the team to assist in the management of acutely unwell or injured patients within the scope of practice, as well as assisting with tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and be accountable for his/her own professional actions.
• Provide initial assessment for undifferentiated patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as varying degrees of injuries.
• Take a patient history, make appropriate physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses and formulate/manage treatment plans when working within the UTC.
• Recognise the need and initiate emergency treatment to save life or to safeguard the interests of the patient and refer to emergency services when appropriate.
• Recognise any social needs, safeguarding concerns and act appropriately to safeguard the patient.
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical decision making within your clinical competence.
• Take a person-centred approach to service delivery, based on clear understanding and experience of the modes for service delivery.
• Maintain and develop clinical competence and knowledge of care delivery within the health care setting taking responsibility for your educational and developmental requirements and continued professional development.
• To undertake appropriate personal and professional development to meet the requirements of NMC/HCPC Registration.
• To participate in regular performance review with your professional line manager.

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 2 years post registration experience.
• At least 2 years full-time working in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting.
• Good knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of minor injury and illness presentations.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear understanding of professional responsibilities and accountability.
• Registered with the NMC/HCPC with no disciplinary sanctions or pending/current investigations.
• Degree level qualification in paramedicine or nursing.

Why Join Us?

At PHL, we pride ourselves on being Truly Caring, Team First, and Pioneering Innovation. You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation, and empowers its leaders to make a real difference.

Applications

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If your application is successful, you can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of submission. Please note that this advert will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.