Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and competent clinician to become part of our friendly team at the Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in the New Forest, Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary care practitioner (nurse or paramedic) to expand their scope of practice to include minor injury presentations and gain experience in urgent care.



Lymington UTC sees approximately 31,000 attendances per year and this demand has increased since the COVID pandemic. Our department has had to adapt greatly to meet the demands of a greater influx of acutely unwell and injured patients attending our department. The service sees patients from all ages, and we are fortunate to have excellent facilities and an ability to manage a range of different patient presentations. Our clinical team comprises of nurse practitioners, specialist paramedics, doctor/GPs, as well as healthcare support workers. The team has a reputation of being approachable, friendly, and providing excellent support to all level of clinicians.



The successful applicant should be a registered nurse or paramedic with a good background of emergency care and autonomous practice/prescribing in primary care. The role will allow an expansion of your training portfolio and scope of practice to include minor injury presentations such as suturing, plastering, and reduction of dislocations etc.. For this we will commit to support the successful candidate/s with suitable minor injury courses, immediate life support courses, x-ray interpretation course, and mentoring/competency completion. Because we recognise that full-time hours may not allow the degree of flexibility to continue working in primary care, so we welcome candidates looking for part-time hours, as well those looking for full time hours. There is also the additional option to work in out-of-hours as part of our Extended Access service seeing primary care patients.



Partnering Health Group (PHL) are an established and expanding healthcare organisation responsible for providing a variety of urgent and primary health care services across Hampshire and are delighted to be providing the UTC in Lymington Hospital. The New Forest is a beautiful setting in which to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of the people we care for. We deliver these services to our community so you will feel a real sense of achievement and that your work makes a difference to local people's lives.



For an informal discussion about the role please contact Simon Corrall (UTC Clinical Manager) simon.corrall@phlgroup.co.uk



Essential Criteria



Registered with NMC or HCPC
Experience working in primary care and/or urgent care setting
Prescribers - Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
- Level 6/7 Independent Prescribing qualification with annotation
Non-prescribers - Minimum 3 years post qualification experience
Minor injury and illness qualification (ideally at level 7)
At or working towards Masters qualification/or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced clinical practice
You must be competent at taking a clinical history excluding red flags and undertake a physical examination of the patient for patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions
You will be expected to ensure that mandatory education is kept updated as required by the policies of the organisation
You will be expected to maintain a clinical portfolio that evidences advanced heath assessment skills and competencies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - written, verbal (Particularly listening skills)
Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability.
Good organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care presentations of minor illness and injury
Be able to clear an enhanced DBS check/ Must be authorised to work in the UK

Desirable



A&E experience
Interpretation of lab results training
IRMER trained
Teaching and/or Mentorship qualification
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of Chronic Disease Management
Familiar with Internet Healthcare resources

PHL Group aims to assist suitable candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted and healthcare organisation. The Ministry of Defence has recognised PHL Group with a Silver award for our work with service leavers and the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

The Benefits

As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.



Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period: therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.



Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Benefits

Bike2Work Scheme.

Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment

DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles.

Up to 25 for eye tests, 50 for spectacles

Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour helpline.

24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more

Employee Recognition.

'On the Spot' & 'Extra Mile' Awards

Family Friendly Policy.

Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave

Long Service Award.

Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service

Menopause Support.

HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge

NHS Discount - Blue Light Card.

Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts

Paid Sick Pay.

10 days per year

Professional Development.

Training, courses & team-building opportunities

Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans.

Payroll savings & low-interest loans

Your Birthday off!.

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the

Armed Forces community

, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.