Urgent Care Practitioner

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	29 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	£53,755.00 i £60,504.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£53755.00 - £60504.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	11 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Faversham, ME13 8QR
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	A0646-25-0017

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Job responsibilities and Accountabilities: Assist the Clinical Lead and Medical Director in implementing systems and processes that will ensure excellent standards of care Undertake face to face assessment and treatment of patients who attend the Urgent Treatment Centre [UTC] and Faversham Medical Group, including home visits. Provide assessment, treatment and diagnosis at point of first contact, by attending to patients in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings according to patients needs including care planning. Refer patients to an alternative care setting or treat and discharge as appropriate Ensure that professional standards are maintained in the provision of care within the guidance by the Department of Health and the NMC, HCPC or other relevant authority. Ensure that the robust system in place for maintaining clinical governance within Faversham Medical Group (FMG) is adhered to. Implement the monitoring plan designed by the Clinical Lead, Medical Director (MD) to evaluate standards of evidence based care and practice. Report results to the Clinical Lead and assist in developing action plans where necessary to improve standards and feed-back the results to the Clinical Lead and MD Network with external care providers to ensure continuity of care Link with the Clinical Governance Team to ensure clinical policies and procedures are current Management: Provide leadership and support to Receptionist/HCAs Assist the Clinical Lead to establish the mandatory training requirements of the HCA roles and identify training resources Ensure an efficient and effective service delivery by actively supporting the Clinical Lead and other members of the team Ensure records are kept on FMG activities and produce statistical data Ensure accurate learning and development records are maintained Professional and Clinical: Provide professional leadership for all Receptionists/HCAs providing a source of advice, consultation and support, to lead and motivate Be conversant with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and any associated national guidelines and abide by their guidance Support the implementation of any audit findings Communication and Key Working Relationships: The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all times, and build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders including the following: Clinical Lead Medical Director Operational Project Leads HR Team CQC, IG and Safeguarding leads Clinical Governance Team Business Manager Urgent Care Practitioners Receptionists/HCA Practice Nursing Team Administrative Team GPs at FMG Multi-disciplinary team within FMG Out of hours services Other Urgent Treatment Centres, A&Es, Hospitals Administration and professional responsibilities: Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes. Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended. Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit. Attend and participate in practice meetings as required. Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms. Supplies and equipment: Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care. Training, professional and personal development: The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. Develop and maintain an in house training programme reporting to the practice manager. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring revalidation requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Development Plan. Liaison: As well as the clinical team, there is a need to work closely with reception to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the clinical team. There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care Meetings: It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. Attendance at such meetings will be mandatory.