Advanced Practitioner - CAS inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED
WED 27 NOV 2024
DHU Healthcare rDE9L2KG
DHU Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practitioner committed to delivering high-quality patient care within the NHS. The role involves practicing autonomously, utilizing advanced clinical skills for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals, and demonstrating excellent communication abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients independently.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations and seek specialist advice when necessary.
- Work collaboratively within a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
Location: Anstey Frith House, Leicester.
Working Conditions:
- Flexible hours, including weekday evenings and weekends, on a 4-week rolling rota.
- Salary ranges from £53,770 to £60,721, with additional enhancements for evening and weekend shifts.
- Generous leave entitlement starting at 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
Benefits:
- Health cash plans for essential healthcare.
- NHS Pension scheme with acknowledgment of previous service.
- Car lease options for hybrid or electric vehicles.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and a birthday leave option.
- Employee referral program with cash rewards.
Qualifications:
- Must be a registered Adult Nurse, Paramedic, or Pharmacist with appropriate councils.
- Must be an independent non-medical prescriber with advanced assessment skills.
DHU Healthcare values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families.
Elevate your career as an Advanced Practitioner with DHU Healthcare!
Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!
Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will see you contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day at DHU.
Your new colleagues will be a diverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaboratively utilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance.
To practice autonomously without direct supervision, to utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service andrecognise the need for, refer for and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations
Recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms, to exhibit excellent communication skills when dealing with patients and carers.
To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
About us
Advanced Practitioner Clinical Assessment Service
Elevate your career as an Advanced Practitioner with DHU Healthcare!
Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!
Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will see you contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day at DHU.
Your new colleagues will be a diverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaboratively utilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance.
Location: Anstey Frith House, Leicester Road, Leicester, LE38RN
What DHU can offer you:
Working Patterns:Weekday evenings, Weekend Days, Afternoons & Evenings. Working on a 4 week rolling rota for part time hours
Competitive salary: £53,770 - £60,721 (Band 8.a0) 30% evening enhancements. 45% weekend enhancements.
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
Employee benefits:
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
.Health Cash Plan:We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
What your typical day looks like:
- To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
- To recognise the need for, refer for and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
- To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
- To exhibit excellent communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need:
To be a registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), a Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Registered as an independent non-medical prescriber.
A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7, One module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.
Right to work in the UK
Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
Can show evidence of autonomous assessment skills in practice
More information on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing:
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.
We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.
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