About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a not-for-profit company established in 1996. We provide 24/7 urgent primary care services for patients across Powys, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Lancashire, including out of hours service GP, care coordination, single point of access in Shropshire, and an oncology advice line. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s mission is to 'keep the patient at the heart of all that we do'. We aim to achieve excellence in the care we offer to our patients, providing a safe and high-quality service that is easily accessible. We care about our team of over 200 colleagues. We strive to provide quality patient care, a working community with integrity and kindness, and are committed to continually developing our staff. Our vision and values of Community, Quality, Kindness, Integrity, and Development are at the heart of all that we do, enabling us to achieve the best outcomes for patients and for our colleagues.

Role Overview

Clinical Practitioners work alongside our GPs in the Call Centre based in Shrewsbury performing telephone triage, responding to calls passed through the NHS 111 service, as well as referrals from other Professionals from within the community setting. Whilst Clinical Practitioners based at our main [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] bases at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals, will respond to home visits when necessary, in one of our distinctive livered '[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]' cars with a driver provided. Both work streams require the clinician to have the ability to cover evenings and overnights on weekdays, 24/7 at weekends and Bank Holidays.

The Person

We are particularly interested in hearing from healthcare professionals with a primary or urgent care background (with or without non-medical prescribing experience). However, training is provided, and we are more interested in people with the right attitude and approach to work rather than specific experience. The Clinician must be both reliable, dependable and seeking a new challenge, have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the confidence to work autonomously, making decisions without direct supervision, that said, support would never be far away when you need it. The clinician will have the opportunity to expand their current knowledge, utilise current skills and progress their career within the unscheduled primary and urgent care setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package: Enjoy comprehensive benefits to include access to the NHS Pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working arrangements, 25 days holiday, rising to 27 with length of service, contractual sick pay, Employee Assistance health programme (Paycare), paid compassionate leave.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth with regular one-to-one sessions.
• Career growth: Full on the job training provided with the opportunity to develop your career with professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and will discuss hours with the successful candidate.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding job opportunity, we want to hear from you! Download application form and submit together with a covering letter to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. To view job description and person specification for this role, click 'Download Full Description' button at the bottom of the page. For an informal discussion about this position, please contact one of our friendly Clinical Team Leaders on [contact hidden]. Closing Date: Sunday 15 December 2024. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to an inclusive workplace where all individuals, including those with disabilities, are valued. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our patients and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and beliefs, who share our mission of 'keep the patient at the heart of all that we do' to work with us.