Advanced Practitioner - Out Of Hours Hubs inMelton Mowbray inMelton Mowbray PUBLISHED MON 9 DEC 2024

Advanced Practitioner - Out Of Hours.

Join DHU Healthcare as an Advanced Practitioner and elevate YOUR career.

Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional seeking a rewarding and exciting opportunity? Look no further! DHU Healthcare is searching for an exceptional Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in patient care.

Location:

• Melton Mowbray Urgent Care Centre, Melton Mowbray Hospital, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
• Enderby Urgent Care Centre, Enderby Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 4LX
• Market Harborough Urgent Care Centre ,St Lukes Hospital,31 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
• Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital, Ashby Road, Hinkley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA

Salary:

• Competitive salary: Band 8b - £62,484 - £72,865 (£31.95 - £37.26)

Contract Type:

• Full Time - Permanent
• Working Hours - 37.5

Your typical day:

• To practice autonomously without direct supervision across the four pillars of advanced practice of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service

• To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
• To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
• To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
• To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner:

• Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
• Educated to Masters level award or equivalent
• Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
• Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
• Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.

About us

What DHU can offer you:

Location

• Melton Mowbray Urgent Care Centre, Melton Mowbray Hospital, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
• Enderby Urgent Care Centre, Enderby Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 4LX
• Market Harborough Urgent Care Centre ,St Lukes Hospital,31 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
• Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital, Ashby Road, Hinkley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA

Competitive salary:£62,484 - £72,865 (Band 8.b0)

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, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.

To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.

To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.

The Clinician will work within guidelines and policies and will support the implementation of policies in own work area and participate in working groups as required.

To lead and participate in clinical audit cycle as required.

More information on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by