NHS 111 Clinical Advisor

Job summary

Please note this position does not offer any home working. Here at Practice Plus Group, we have an excellent opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Advisor andbuild on your Nursing or Paramedic experience and continue to deliver outstanding patient care without the physical demand of acute work.

We offer competitive rates, equivalent to band 7 and band 8a. Typically, a Clinical Advisor could earn anywhere between £51,400 to £56,140 working full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week. You`ll receive:

• Pay: £24.47per hour (7am-11pm) and £27.83per hour (11pm-7am), with further pay enhancements of £30.60per hour when workingbetween Friday 18:00 to Monday 7:00am. Please note that the weekend rate is guaranteed but it is not contractual , it is just an incentive for working unsociable hours Any training hours will be paid at £24.47per hour 25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days per year + bank holidays. Guaranteed regular breaks A strong, stable infrastructure to ensure comprehensive clinical guidance, support and safety , with excellent opportunities for ongoing career progression Practice Plus Group benefits including company pension scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts, and an employee assistance programme for you and your family. Main duties of the job What your typical day looks like You will be required to speak with patients and providing them with telephone triage using the NHS Pathways systems. Use of your clinical knowledge will be key in order to make decisions on the most appropriate action to take as well as homecare advice to callers. In 111 we get calls about anything and everything, hence no two-days will be the same. However, you will receive a lot of support from the software systems as well as your team. We offer set shift patterns so you`ll always know when you`ll be working You will benefit from coaching, mentoring and development plans to support your career aspirations. You`ll be trained on NHS Pathways systems, a recognisable licence that you`ll receive on completion of training.

Our two training options are:

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday (9:30am-5pm) for 4 weeks Part-Time Tues, Weds, Thurs (6pm-9.30pm) and Sat-Sun (9:30am-5pm) for 6 weeks You must be able to attend every training day . This is followed by a further eight weeks support before you can be signed off to work on your own.

About us

The successful candidate will have the following

skills and experience:

Significant post registration training/consolidation and experience 2 years experience in adult acute or primary/community care Strong understanding of patient management in primary or secondary care Triage/telephone advice experience Clinical decision making capabilities ability to demonstrate critical thinking Experience of working independently We are looking for: UK Registered Nurse ( NMC ) or Paramedic ( HCPC ) with appropriate post-registration acute Primary Care experience.

Excellent listening and communication skills, with good IT and keyboard skills. A real passion for providing outstanding patient care, with a commitment to making the most of continuous learning within a well-structured, well-supported team .

If you'd like to learn more about this role, or have any questions, please contact Valentin on valentin.baciu@practiceplusgroup.comPractice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.#LI-VB1

Job description

Job

responsibilities

An NHS 111 Clinical Advisor you will be responsible for assessing callers with a wide spectrum of clinical conditions; advising them on home care management, next steps and referring them on to further care when appropriate. The computer-based clinical decision system will facilitate and support the advice given.

IUC / NHS 111 clinical advisors are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the service provided by providing highquality, evidence-based healthcare to the immediate needs of the patient.

You will demonstrate a commitment to a high-quality service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional development, which are all integral to the role and the development of the service. For a full copy of the JD please get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.