Senior Urgent Care Practitioner Nurse / Paramedic

The Community Urgent Care Team (CUCT) provides a comprehensive 24/7 health and social care triage service to patients and/or their carers/relatives with the aim of averting the need for hospital admission or early hospital discharge.

This includes assessing complex and specialist needs in order to develop, implement and evaluate the appropriate programmes of care and wherever possible, supporting individuals to remain in a community setting whether it be their own home, a residential home or nursing home. The CUCT will continue to be involved with the individuals programme of care for up to 7 days if required.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA., The post holder will assess complex and specialist needs in order to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and supporting individuals to remain in community settings, their own home, residential or nursing home. Providing a first point of contact/triage for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems. Working predominantly in an autonomous and independent manner and will assess, exam diagnosis and implement a plan of treatment which may include follow up, discharge or referral to other health care professionals.

This exciting and challenging role offers the opportunity to provide high quality patient focused clinical care in the community. You will be responsible for health assessments including exacerbations, undifferentiated and undiagnosed of acute and chronic conditions. You will develop an understanding and application of social assessments in crisis. Good communication skills are essential to support collaborative working within the team and alternative agencies within health and social care. Community experience is desirable, although training can be offered to those with a wide range of transferable skills and experience.

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We
recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.