Key Responsibilities:

• Work independently while taking full accountability for professional actions.
• Evaluate patients of all ages, from infants to adults, presenting with acute, non-acute, or chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and the development of differential diagnoses and treatment plans, in any clinical setting.
• Facilitate patient care pathways by making appropriate referrals to primary, community, secondary, or tertiary care.
• Prescribe medications within the scope of clinical competence.
• Identify and initiate emergency treatment to protect life or patient welfare, escalating to emergency services when necessary.
• Address social and safeguarding concerns promptly and take appropriate safeguarding actions.
• Ensure safe discharge of patients with clear aftercare and follow-up instructions.
• Deliver person-centred care based on a clear understanding of diverse service delivery methods and contribute to the development of innovative service models that benefit the health system.
• Adhere to key performance indicators (KPIs) while prioritising patient safety.
• Uphold the professional standards and codes of conduct as defined by the NMC/HCPC, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

• Professional Registration: Registered with the NMC or HCPC.
• Post Registration Education:Completion of a Level 7, approved Physical Examination and History Taking course. Completion of a Minor Illness/Injury qualification or the COP Specialist Paramedic qualification.
• Prescribing: Completion of an approved Lv7 Prescribing module.
• Previous Experience:At least 6 years post qualification with 3 years of experience working in a primary care GP practice or 3 years’ experience in an urgent care setting such as an Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Department.
• Safeguarding Expertise: Certified in Level 3 safeguarding for adults and children.
• Mandatory Training: Demonstrates proficiency and compliance with all mandatory training requirements outlined in organisational policies.
• Work Authorisation: Eligible to work in the UK.
• Background Check: Successfully clears an enhanced DBS check.

Working Hours: The IUC CAS covering shifts from Friday ( evenings and nights) / Sat/ Sunday – days and nights

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!.