Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner Leeds, England
Job description
Description
Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner
The closing date is 28 August 2023
Job summary
Local Care Direct (LCD) have an incredible training opportunity to develop your skills & knowledge within minor injuries & minor illness. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic & compassionate to join our amazing teams within the Urgent Treatment Centres as Trainee Urgent Care Practitioners (trainee UCP).
In order to apply for this position you should be registered with a professional body (NMC, HCPC), ideally have a degree level qualification with 3 years post graduate experience. You will need to evidence previous education at honours degree level or equivalent professional qualification appropriate to that of the proposed programme. The UCP training post will require the successful candidate to complete the Urgent Care course at Huddersfield University. Please refer to their website for full requirements : https://courses.hud.ac.uk/part-time/postgraduate/urgent-care-pgcert
This post is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week, however applications for over 30 hours per week will be considered. For the first 6 months the rota will be predominantly in hours Monday to Friday.
The hourly rate for this post is £21.35 per hour + 30% uplift for Out of Hours.
In order to fulfil their training requirements the trainee UCP will need to travel to various LCD sites: Wharfedale, Leeds & Wakefield.
INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE HELD ON 07/09/23 & 08/09/23.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner would be required to work well under pressure within a busy and vibrant environment whilst striving to deliver outstanding care and overall patient experience. The training package will consist of access to required accredited training programme, which will include how to autonomously examine/assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with an array of injuries and illness whilst being supported by a dedicated team of clinical educators and other clinicians within our urgent treatment and walk in centres. Whilst completing the training you will have an identified amount of supernumerary time which will allow you to focus on your learning and development. The duration of the training course will be 12 months.
Local Care Direct actively supports staff training and development successful candidates will have the opportunity to access CPD on completion of the training programme and successful competency sign off. Local Care Direct actively supports clinicians to undertake the Non Medical Prescribing course, and is currently involved in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner training programme at their Walk in Centre site.
The successful candidate will be required to complete LCDs sponsorship agreement form and apply & be successful for a place on the Urgent Care course at Huddersfield University. This will be for Jan 24 intake; the offer of employment will reflect this & employment into the training post will commence 08/01/24.
About us
Nothing matters to us more than people - The way we treat our patients and the people who work for us; the way we do things and our commitment to keeping our promises are what we value most.
We do what we say we will do and we do it well - Local Care Direct is a Social Enterprise organisation providing a wide range of healthcare services in Yorkshire. We are a community-owned organisation, independent from the NHS, and committed to putting patients first.
A few Benefits of working for Local Care Direct are:
- NHS Pensions
- Modern working environment with a positive atmosphere
- Health & Wellbeing group to support staff
- Supportive and Friendly team
- Opportunity to build a clinical portfolio in face to face, ED Streaming, Walk in Centre, Urgent Treatment centre, home visiting and telephone/video consultation
- Monthly education sessions provided by the education faculty
- Access to regular clinical supervision
- Dedicated education faculty to support training and development
- Dedicated education platform for mandatory training and other educational events
- Non medical prescribing forum
Internal reference number: LB3502
Job description
Job Title: Trainee Urgent Care Practitioner (tUCP)
Base Location: Various sites across Local Care Direct (LCD) including St Georges / Wharfedale Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) & King Street Walk in Centre
Line Manager: UCP Clinical Educator
Hours of Work: 30 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week - various shifts (including in hours, weekends, evenings & public holidays)
DBS Check Level Required: Enhanced with Child & Adult workforce & barred checks
Vaccination Requirement Statement:
- Covid19 double vaccination not required but recommended.
- This job has been rated as Medium Risk for requiring Hepatitis B immunisation vaccination is recommended, therefore Post Holders will be offered a Hep B immunisation.
- Flu jab recommended and will be offered.
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be a Paramedic or Nurse with post graduate qualifications & clinical experience relevant to the position. The post holder will act within their professional boundaries & will provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis & treatment to discharge or onwards referral. This may take place over the telephone, in a clinic or in the patients home. The post holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients, work only within their scope of clinical competence. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet service demand.
The post holder will undertake the relevant courses required to fulfil the training post. The course of choice is the Urgent Care Practitioner course at Huddersfield University. The post holder will need to evidence they meet the course requirements, confirmation of job offer will be based on acceptance onto the course
The post holder will work as a trainee under the supervision of an experienced ENP/EP/ANP/UCP Clinical Educator to provide complete care, ensuring safe & effective management of patients.
You will be supported to achieve the qualifications however dedication & commitment will be required on your part. Following successful qualification on approved courses & completion of the LCD UCP Competency Framework the post holder will autonomously undertake assessment & treatment of patients in the UTC / Walk in Centre. These patients may present with complex and/or acute/chronic illness and/or injury: to determine clinical diagnosis, treatment & refer/discharge as indicated.
KEY PRINCIPLES
Clinical
Independently prioritise, assess, treat, & safely discharge/refer patients with undifferentiated & undiagnosed primary/urgent health care problems by making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving & clinical decision making, to establish a diagnosis & management plan.
Provide assessment, treatment & diagnosis at the point of contact which may be in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings.
Make professionally autonomous decisions for which the post holder is accountable.
Only work within the clinical competencies & scope of practice of the individual UCP maintaining a positive approach to patient care & experience whilst recognising limitations of the UCP role.
Complete & maintain accurate, contemporaneous records which include the documentation of the presenting history, past medical history, medications, allergies, examination findings, differential diagnosis & management plan & appropriate safety netting.
Adhere to Medicines management policy & procedures.
Independently triage and interpret call information, accessed directly on SystmOne in a timely & professional manner to the patient or carer.
Act as a referral agent & care co-ordinator by establishing multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patient.
Work within the parameters of current prescribing legislation or approved Patient Group Directives.
If working in the MIU Urgent Treatment Centre environment, be IMER trained & competent in the interpretation of adult & paediatric limb x rays to aid diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries.
Provide professional & clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team.
Discuss patients continuing care with GP/ senior clinician if required
Work within the Code of Professional Conduct or guidelines of relevant professional body e.g. NMC, College of Paramedics, & HCPC.
Research & Quality
Demonstrate evidence based care, working within agreed guidelines & protocols.
Take an active role in research studies within the policy framework of the organisation.
Participate in audit, data collection & activity monitoring to improve performance & inform future service development.
Management
Actively promote integrated working in collaboration with other health care professionals both within & outside the LCD organisation.
Contribute to the development, implementation, review & evaluation of clinical protocols.
Ensure effective communication, participating in meetings & liaising with other professionals, services & agencies as required.
Maintain personal & professional development through evidence of continuous professional development (CPD), including demonstrating a personal awareness of advisory papers & current national issues that may have a local impact for the service.
Participate in development of the UCP roles & other healthcare professionals though teaching, mentoring & assessment; this will include the provision of evidence based healthcare advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions.
Actively participate in the mentoring of colleagues & participate in the delivery of internal training material.
Effectively manage the safeguarding of adults, children, young people & refer appropriately.
Professional & Educational
To work within the professional Code of Conduct & other directives as defined by the HCPC & NMC.
To undertake appropriate personal & professional development to meet the requirements of HCPC & NMC registration.
Develop own skills & competencies through education, training & development activities related to the current & future demands of the role opportunities & where possible achieve Independent Prescriber status.
Completion of Urgent Care Practitioner (UCP) course (level 7) or completion of minor injuries/minor illness training at level 6/7 where the course is accredited & of at least 3 mths duration
Complete the LCD UCP 3 mth probationary training & identify areas of further education/skills required. Completion of required courses & UCP competency framework is required within 12 mths of commencement of training post.
Observe & participate in all areas of clinical practice including telephone assessment, face to face & home visits & work flexibly to meet demand.
Understand & observe professional & national guidelines on confidentiality.
Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set by LCD.
Ensure clinical supervision needs are met.
Participate in teaching & mentoring other health professionals & members of the multi-disciplinary team.
COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
To ensure agreed lines of communication and reporting are implemented within the team to support all employees understanding LCD business plans, objectives, priorities & changes.
To promote effective cross-functional working & that the operational team supports the achievement of objectives, standards & protocols of other LCD areas.
To attend internal & external meetings representing LCD & engaging in discussions appropriate to the role and level of the post.
PATIENT CARE
To ensure that the quality of patient care is firmly at the centre of the organisations objectives & vision.
To ensure the management & monitoring of the highest standards or safety & quality in the delivery of healthcare & related services, & manage risk within LCD.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
To ensure financial policies & procedures are maintained & the budget is adhered to & that best value for money is achieved.
CONFIDENTIALITY
To operate & ensure the team operates within information governance protocols & that business confidentiality is maintained at all times.
TRAINING
To complete the defined company induction programme & core training for this role & mandatory refresher training there after & ensure that accurate records of training are maintained.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients & are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) policies & attend/complete IP&C training, for personal & patient safety & for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills & behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
SAFEGUARDING
Individuals have a duty of care to children & vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard & promote their welfare & to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children & Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.
MANAGING SELF
Ensure that relevant professional practice is evidence based & current.
Ensure that CPD is maintained and facilitates the ability to provide care to a high standard in a way that is both safe & cost effective.
Ensure that mandatory training is up to date & participate as appropriate.
Effectively utilise time management, organisational, co-ordination & if required - management skills.
Identify own professional development needs through the Personal Development Review process.
The main duties and responsibilities shown here are not exhaustive & the post holder will be expected to carry out any reasonable activities according to the needs of the business as directed by the line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse/BSc in Nursing (min 2:2) OR BSc in Paramedic Practice (min 2:2)/IHCD paramedic qualification.
- Minimum 3 years post registration.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications relevant to primary / urgent care.
- Prescribing qualification, currently undertaking or willing to undertake
- MSc Level 7 Modules on advanced clinical assessment and management.
- Completed IRMER training.
- Completed reporting course (red dot).
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of clinical expertise.
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
- Experience of working in urgent care.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of PGDs.
Desirable
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of a range of expertise in urgent/primary/emergency care.
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Able to work independently and accountably.
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Keyboard/PC skills.
- Awareness of the impact of evidence-based practice within nursing and Paramedic practice.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Able to develop self and others.
- Aware of impact of change on self and service.
- Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement.
- Evidence of development of others in previous roles.
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Flexibility in location of work.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to pass pre-employment health assessment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
