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

£62,484 to £72,865 a year Pro rata Per Annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

FAMILY HCPC MATERNITY MIDWIFERY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NMC PARAMEDIC PENSION

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Opportunity to practice autonomously and demonstrate advanced clinical skills across various healthcare domains.

Working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that fosters collective brilliance and a supportive work culture.

Flexible working patterns designed to enhance work/life balance, accommodating diverse personal and professional needs.

Attractive salary range (Band 8b, £62,484 - £72,865) that reflects the advanced practitioner role's responsibilities and expertise.

Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 25 days and increasing with service, along with 8 bank holidays.

Comprehensive employee benefits, including health cash plans, NHS pension scheme, and access to well-being resources.

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies that prioritize family support during significant life stages.

DHU Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join their Out Of Hours team in Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £62,484 to £72,865, with responsibilities that include practicing autonomously, utilizing advanced clinical skills for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral, as well as initiating diagnostic investigations. The candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to make confident decisions, maintain clinical records, and collaborate effectively within a multi-professional team.

Ideal applicants should be registered healthcare professionals (Adult Nurse, Paramedic, or Pharmacist) with independent prescribing qualifications, a Master's level education, and substantial experience in primary care and emergency settings. Additional benefits include a comprehensive health cash plan, NHS pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, and options for a car lease, among others.

Advanced Practitioner - OOH

Elevate your career as 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 and positively impacting lives will make you an integral part of our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of service 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.

What your typical day looks like:

To practice autonomously without direct supervisionacross 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.

About us
What DHU can offer you:
Locations:

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
Working Patterns:We recognise that 9-5 doesnt work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.
Competitive salary:Band 8b (£62,484 - £72,865)
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: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
Access to the DHU Hub:Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
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!
To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need:

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 show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice

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.

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