Clinical Care:

• Provide advanced and comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients attending the Urgent Treatment Centre with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health issues.
• Act autonomously in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients, ensuring safe management and appropriate referrals or discharges.
• Maximise patient health, reduce unnecessary admissions to acute services, and contribute to the development of effective care pathways.
• Prescribe safely and effectively as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber in accordance with trust guidelines.
• Ensure all documentation and records are accurate and maintained in line with trust policies.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide professional, advanced clinical support and advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a role model within the multi-disciplinary team, setting standards for clinical practice and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of clinical systems and processes within the UTC.

Autonomous Professional Practice:

• Practice autonomously and confidently, taking direct responsibility for a patient caseload, ensuring the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans are implemented effectively.
• Utilize a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge to manage patients and determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Clinical Development:

• Maintain and enhance clinical knowledge by keeping up to date with treatment guidelines and practices within your field.
• Participate in clinical audits and support the development of new departmental guidelines.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Be flexible in working across multiple sites to ensure service continuity.

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RN Adult) with active NMC registration.
• Extensive professional development and advanced clinical knowledge.
• Minor Injury/Illness qualification and experience in handling complex patient conditions.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• **Ability to study and work at Masters Level and successfully complete associated training and modules.
• Patient Assessment Module at an advanced practice level.