RGN / Paramedic - Clinical Practitioner

gtd healthcare are the providers of all minor illness and minor injury care at Preston Urgent Care Centre and minor illness at Chorley Urgent Care Centre. The services provide the first point of access for all self-referred unscheduled attendances for the Emergency department (ED). An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Clinical Practitioner to will work alongside a well-established clinical and supportive administrative team on either a full-time or part-time basis. The Clinical Practitioner will function as part of a health care team, providing safe and effective nursing care either face to face or via telephone triage, providing a comprehensive clinical assessment service to patients and/or their carers/relatives resulting in a safe and appropriate clinical decision. To facilitate the provision of accurate healthcare information, health improvement advice or, where applicable, referral to the appropriate level and location of care, to meet the holistic and therapeutic requirements of the patient/carer. We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.,

• Assess and prioritise patients' clinical needs utilising Manchester Triage System.
• Supplies and administers PGD medications in a safe effective manner in accordance with the appropriate policy and guidance.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Works within their respective Code of Professional Conduct.
• Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding positively to the changing needs of the service.
• Promote and facilitate evidence-based practice.
• Maintain professional knowledge and practice compliance with their respective professional body.
• Demonstrate continual professional development (CPD) through organised or self-directed study/learning and participation in clinical supervision, audit and appraisal.
  
  At gtd healthcare, we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos and commitment to innovation offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.
We are committed to developing and supporting our people to achieve their career aspirations while making a positive impact on patients and the wider community. Our values drive everything we do, with our people at the heart of delivering the best possible healthcare.

Benefits package As an employee of gtd healthcare, you will be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:
• working for a values-led organisation;
• Real living wage employer;
• supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter;
• access to Stream, which provides flexible, on-demand access to stream your pay during the month;
• salary sacrifice car benefit scheme;
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
• flexible pension benefits, including NHS pension scheme;
• flexible working hours and policies;
• family friendly and carer policies;
• opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
• access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives;
• opportunity to become part of an employee owned organisation;
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
• cycle to work scheme;
• eyesight vouchers;
• NHS staff discounts, a free Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts;
• access to an employee assistance programme.