This clinical practitioner post sits at the Urgent Treatment Centre at Lymington Hospital, run by Partnering Health Ltd, which provides urgent and primary care across Hampshire. The work centres on assessing and treating adults and children with minor injuries and illnesses, taking clinical histories and examining patients whose conditions are not yet clear. The centre sees about 20,000 attendances a year, which eases demand on local Emergency departments. Applicants need prior experience working autonomously in an emergency or urgent care setting, though others may be considered on experience.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose and manage acute primary care presentations of minor illness and injury
- Take clinical histories, excluding red flags, and examine patients with undifferentiated conditions
- Assess and treat adults and children across a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses
- Maintain a clinical portfolio evidencing advanced health assessment skills and competencies
- Keep mandatory education up to date as required by organisational policy
Qualifications
- Minor injury and illness qualification, ideally at level 7
- At or working towards a Masters qualification, or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced clinical practice
Registration & licences
- NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience in primary care and/or urgent care
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Some experience working autonomously in an emergency department or urgent care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Competence in taking clinical histories and physically examining patients with undifferentiated conditions
- Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of minor illness and injury
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills
- Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Authorised to work in the UK
Nice to have
- A&E experience
- Training in interpretation of lab results
- IRMER trained
- Teaching and/or mentorship qualification
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Familiarity with internet healthcare resources
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
