Advanced Urgent Care Practitioner

The Community Urgent Care Team (CUCT) provides a comprehensive 24/7 health andsocial care triage service to patients and/or their carers/relatives with theaim 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 ownhome, a residential home or nursing home.

The CUCT will continue to be involved with the individuals programme ofcare 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.

Advanced Urgent Care Practitioner

Community Urgent Care Team

Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

You will be required to work a rota pattern of12 hour shifts including weekdays, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Salary Range 7 £ 45,987- £52,434 per annum

You will be practising as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) providing a first pointof contact/triage for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems. You will work predominantly in an autonomous and independent manner and will assess, exam,diagnosis and implement a plan of care/treatment which may include follow up,discharge or referral to other health care professionals.

This exciting and challenging role offers you the opportunity to provide high quality patient focused care in the community,providing clinical care. 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. Community experience is desirable, however appropriate training and development will beoffered to those with a wide range of transferable skills and experience.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Stephen Davies on telephone number

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 wehave 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 programmeand 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 waywhich 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.

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer tothis for more information.

• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Acute clinical assessment and examination skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
• Systematic approach to work and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams and agencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prepared to undertake further continuing professional development
• Effective keyboard and computer skills
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
• Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulations relating to health and social care in the community
• Knowledge of clinical governance including risk assessment and management.
• Understanding of the philosophy of IUCT and the integration of Health and Social Care service delivery.
• Understanding of quality indicators utilised within a community setting
• Understanding the use of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision
• Clear decision making but know when to consult
• Demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain communication with individuals/ groups regarding difficult or complex matters
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care
• Ability to develop clinical…