Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Meddcare
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Somerset
Job Overview
You will have the opportunity to cover a variety of roles within the business, including: telephone triage; treatment centre; home visits; and shifts within our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) in Taunton.
Shifts are available in Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet, with shift times varying during the out-of-hours period (18:00-08:00hrs weekdays and 08:00-00:00hrs at weekends and Bank Holidays).
Shifts in our Taunton CAS are available Mondays and Tuesdays 24 hours, Wednesdays 1300 - 0000, Thursday and Friday 1800 - 0000 and 24 hours Saturday and Sunday.
Being an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with us is a demanding yet highly rewarding career, where you will be able to consistently make a difference to patients every day. We also offer fantastic support for career progression and personal development as an integral member of our team.
Who We Are Looking For
You must be an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with at least 6 months’ experience of working as an ACP, ideally within a Primary Care environment.
You should have a recognised Masters level advanced level practice award (however we will accept applications from those who are credentialing currently). You will also be a registered independent prescriber with a minimum of 1 years' prescribing experience.
You should have the ability and confidence to see a wide range of patients presenting through the Integrated Urgent Care Service and be able to assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe and refer as necessary independently. There may be occasions where you will be required to lone work as the sole clinician in the base or actively support junior and developing colleagues; it is important that you are comfortable working in this capacity though you will always have access to support from senior clinical colleagues at other sites.
Why Work with Meddcare?
What Do You Receive in Return?
- A range of full and part time shift patterns available within a 24/7 operation, with bases located across Somerset and with remote working capabilities
- A variety of triage, clinic and home visiting shifts available, providing an exciting and diverse work environment
- Generous hourly rates of pay, with a progression-focused pay scale recognising performance and development within the service – Rates from £24.83 to £44.03p/h (includes Bank Holidays) – FTE equivalent from £51,788.43 to £86,098.52 (excludes Bank Holidays)
- Optional overtime shifts available – A great way to increase your earning potential
- Access to the company’s EAP, which includes counselling support and free financial advice
- NHS Pension
- Perkbox benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days, plus Bank Holidays
- Online shift booking system available at your fingertips 24/7/365
- Fantastic support and opportunities to progress your career with training and development in Urgent Care, and the opportunity to meet the four pillars of advanced practice; Education, Research, Leadership and Clinical
- Opportunities to develop through applying for our ACP apprenticeship programme within the IUCS
- A focus on advanced practice, with clinical supervision and mentorship and a portfolio of skills-focused development plans
- Work within a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary clinical team, which includes Home Visiting Paramedics, Urgent Care Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Lead CAS Clinicians and GPs.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to find out more information, or to sign up please contact our friendly Recruitment Team by email to ddooh.recruitment@nhs.net
https://www.devondoctors.co.uk/work-for-us/clinicians
