Advanced Nurse-Paramedic Practitioner (Out of Hours) Telephone Triage

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for a new challenge?
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust’s GP Out of Hours service (WestCall) is looking to expand their existing team of experience Telephone Triage clinicians and invite you to join our dynamic and friendly team working to assess, diagnose and triage all patients who present with a range of illnesses.
We are looking for experienced Advanced Nurse or Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who must have been qualified for a minimum of 3 years with 1 year’s recent experience within general practice or minor illness care provision. In return you will receive a robust support system by our dedicated multidisciplinary team.

THE SHIFT PATTERNS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Sunday Midday -6pm
Sunday 6pm – Midnight
If you can’t commit to every weekend, we encourage you to still apply.
Hybrid working based from home with the expectation to work from Wokingham Community Hospital for 25% of your shifts.
Please read the job description and person specification to ensure that your application reflects the appropriate level of experience and qualifications required for this role.
Our service operates 365 days per year, this includes all public holidays
Practice at an advanced level, working as an autonomous practitioner within the MDT to deliver high quality urgent care to patients
Take responsibility and be accountable in assessing, diagnosing, treating or referring patients.
Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice calls
As an independent prescriber, prescribe medicines in accordance with NMC/HCPC guidance and national policy.
Request and interpret tests appropriate to patient’s needs.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Post Registration Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed 2 or more clinical skills modules
Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP)
Minor illness experience
Proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required