About the role
Salary: £57528.00 to £64750.00
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Urgent Care to join our established team of General Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners working within the Kendal Urgent Treatment Centre.
To act as an advanced autonomous practitioner you must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients.
You should possess advanced skills in undertaking health assessments; diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and discharging patients.
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you must provide expert care and treatment to patients with a wide range of health complaints. You will work to trust protocols and clinical guidelines. However, as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner will also be able to make decisions outside these frameworks, where necessary based on best practice.
You will provide support within the team and act as role model and learning resource to other health professionals. You will be encouraging and aim to develop a high standard of clinical skills and strive to improve patient outcomes.
You should be willing to function in a variety of roles; health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/