Top Job Recruitment are currently looking for Clinical Advisors NHS 111 to work in a friendly office environment in Derby.

You will be responsible for assessing callers with a wide spectrum of clinical conditions; advising patients on next steps and referring them on to further care when appropriate. The computer-based clinical decision systems NHS Pathways will facilitate and support the advice given.  NHS 111 Clinical Advisors will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the service provided by Top Job Recruitment for 111 (East Midlands) CIC providing quality, evidence-based health care to meet the immediate needs of the patient. Demonstrating a commitment to high-quality service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional development are integral to the role and to the development of the service

Job Role

• Clinical Advisor 111 NHS
• This role is agency which gives you flexibility on working hours
• Rates of pay are as follows, Weekdays: £17.15ph, Nights: £22.27ph, Weekends: £24.91ph, Bank Holidays: £26.63ph.
• Answering calls and assessing emergency/medical needs of patients
• Using the NHS Pathways system to assess the medical needs/attention of the caller
• Advise patients on self-care as appropriate though the effective communication of evidence-based health care advice supported by NHS Pathways or other clinical decision support system.
• Use negotiation skills when necessary and establish concordance with patients on appropriate course of action to take for the level of care determined
• Maintain accurate patient care records as required.
• Manage all calls in a controlled and professional manner treating all patients with compassion, empathy and respect
• Support the achievement of quality standards and performance levels relevant to the NHS 111 service
• Work within the parameters of own skills and knowledge maintaining an awareness of service and practice developments
• Practice within the parameters of policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Offer appropriate advice to other clinicians and health advisors on care practices, delivery and service development within the parameters of the role and scope of practice.
• Participate in the ongoing individual professional development within the organisation
• Fulfil the professional regulatory requirements for post-registration education and development
• Mentor and role model as appropriate in the development of health advisor and clinical triage consultation.
• Maintain an active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on the part of the Register relevant to the post.
• Work within the professional Code of Conduct and other directives as defined by the relevant regulatory body (NMC, HCPC etc)
• Maintain professional and clinical competence through mechanisms of continuing professional development.
• Successfully complete training on the NHS Pathways system and maintain competence in line with the pre-defined competency framework
• Attend meetings, mandatory training and system updates as requested by managers
• Participate in regular performance reviews with managers as appropriate to individual’s scope of practice.

Requirements

• Sub-part 1 level registration with the NMC , Registered Pharmacist or Registered Paramedic (Essential)
• Significant post registration training/consolidation & experience in at least two healthcare settings including one in an aspect of adult general care (Essential)
• Experience of working within a multi-professional / multi agency environment (Essential)
• Broad clinical knowledge base (Essential)
• Evidence of continuous training, learning and development (Essential)
• Good level of PC literacy (Essential)
• Effective negotiation skills (Essential)
• Sound clinical decision making capabilities ; ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical care (Essential)
• Awareness of accountability in clinical practice (Essential)
• Effective time management; able to prioritise patient care and tasks appropriately (Essential)
• Ability to work under pressure (Essential)
• Understanding of patient confidentiality issues and the data protection act (Essential)
• Recognised Minor Illness, Injuries certificate (Desirable)
• Mentor/coaching qualification (Desirable)
• Prescribing qualification (Desirable)
• Nurse triage/telephone advice experience and competence (Desirable)
• Experience of working independently (Desirable)
• Experience of working within primary care (Desirable)

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working hours
• Ability to be taken as a permanent member of staff
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly Pay
• Career progression
• Ability to provide support and medical advice in an office environment

If this sounds like the role for you, Apply now!