Care Practitioner

Job overview

Merseycare currently have 8 sites working across Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton. An exciting opportunity has arisen working within Kirkby Urgent Treatment Centre and Huyton Walk in Centre

We offer offer access to treatment and advice for minor illnesses and injuries .

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to have the chance to develop excellent clinical skills with autonomous and highly skilled professionals

We are currently open 365 days a year from 8am-8.30pm.

Main duties of the job

We would be expecting the successful candidate to be increasing their clinical skills to include the assessment care and treatment of conditions such as minor infections and rashes, fractures and lacerations, emergency contraception, stomach upsets, superficial cuts and bruises, minor burns and strains.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to have the chance to develop excellent clinical skills with autonomous and highly skilled professionals

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assessment; treatment and discharge of patients requiring same day urgent care treatment

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients

Identify, and manage as appropriate treatment plans for patients at risk.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Promote and deliver evidenced based care.

Assist senior practitioners as required

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural backgrounds and preferred ways of communicating.

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues’ viewpoints to others

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the relevant professional body.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to national and local guidelines, working in partnership with other clinical teams/ departments