A bank Band 7 Single Point of Access clinical practitioner for Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, arranged through its Temporary Staffing Department and based at Priestley Wharf. The work centres on telephone triage and advanced assessment of patients with acute, complex or undiagnosed needs, aiming to prevent unnecessary admissions and support timely discharge. It is a night role on a seven-day service, with shifts typically running 20:00 to 08:00 and senior clinical leadership of colleagues. Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What the job involves
- Telephone triage and advanced clinical assessment through a range of consultation methods
- Taking comprehensive histories and assessing acute, complex or undiagnosed needs
- Initiating investigations, interpreting results and evaluating care
- Making direct referrals for medical assessment, diagnostics and other services
- Prescribing independently and undertaking medication reviews
- Recognising and responding to urgent and emergency situations
- Managing acute caseloads and coordinating discharge or transfer
- Signposting and referring patients to reduce avoidable attendances and admissions
- Supporting patients, carers and professionals to make informed care decisions
- Safeguarding children and adults at risk, acting immediately on concerns
- Providing senior clinical leadership, supervision and training to colleagues
- Maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous clinical records
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registration as a healthcare professional
Experience
- Experienced as a registered healthcare professional
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Professional judgement in prioritising referrals and managing risk
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Other
- No unexplained gaps in employment or periods outside healthcare over 18 months
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
