This Senior Clinical Advisor post sits in the Remote Patient Care team at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust's 999 Emergency Operations Centres, on a training contract that becomes permanent. The role assesses patients' clinical needs using evidence-based judgement and decision support software, giving medication advice and making referrals. Internal paramedics may alternate five-week blocks with their A&E role, and a Monday-to-Friday option may be possible; homeworking is not available. Current NMC RN1 or HCPC paramedic registration is essential and PRN pins are not accepted.
What the job involves
- Assess health and clinical needs using evidence-based practice, clinical judgement and decision support software
- Apply generalist and specialist healthcare skills to assess and deliver care to patients
- Make quick, safe clinical decisions under pressure and identify red flag symptoms and conditions
- Provide medical assessment, medication advice and health information
- Implement care packages for a range of individuals
- Undertake referrals to internal and external clinicians
- Work with a variety of clinical specialists to ensure safe clinical processes
- Liaise with other agencies and healthcare providers as necessary
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Current valid NMC RN1 or HCPC paramedic registration, or equivalent professional qualification
- PRN pin not accepted
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in acute or primary care with clinical assessment
- Experience in emergency care and assessment of high-acuity symptoms
Skills & knowledge
- Broad knowledge of conditions, including red flag symptoms and their consequences
- Advanced patient assessment skills with excellent record keeping
- Ability to assess and manage clinical risk appropriatelyKeyboard and IT skills to use databases and varied software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to make quick, safe clinical decisions under pressure
Other
- Adaptability to changing and developing processes and procedures
- Ability to deal with a demanding workload and stay calm under pressure
Nice to have
- Understanding of audit, evaluation and clinical governance
- Experience of telephone triage
- Experience of a mentoring role
What’s offered
- Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares, flexible hours and agile working (role dependent)
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 with service
- Contributory pension
- NHS discounts including shops, restaurants and gyms
- Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee assistance and counselling service
- Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development
- Staff networks
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
