Job overview

We are seeking a Community Specialist Practitioner (CSP) to join our Urgent Community Response (UCR) pathway in our South Bristol integrated Network Teams (INTs)!

We want an experienced nurse, physio or paramedic who is used to working creatively to assess, diagnose and implement treatment plans for people who require crisis intervention within a community setting. You will work alongside clinical staff to manage risk for these patients in the community.

Your medical knowledge will help to reduce hospital admissions and contribute to effective admission avoidance when service users are in acute need. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives.

You will be part of the point of clinical escalation rota in the South Bristol locality, using virtual assessment skills to support our staff members who are face-to-face with deteriorating or acutely unwell patients. 

In South Bristol we are proud of our approach to flexible working and work with you to ensure the best working pattern to cover our 8-8 7 day service and support you to achieve work-life balance. You will be become a part of our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams working out of the Withywood Centre and Knowle Clinic and covering the whole of South Bristol.

Due to the qualification criteria for this role requiring a Non-Medical Independent & Supplementary Prescriber (or willingness/ability to work towards) , we are currently unable to accept applications from Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Specialist Practitioner (CSP), you will work autonomously as part of the UCR pathway in the INTs.

The role involves effective history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of a range of interventions for patients presenting with acute undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and acute management of chronic long-term illnesses. You will be able to demonstrate effective management of clinical risk within the community to support patients to remain in their own home.

You will be able to prescribe and review medication appropriate to the needs of patients, within your scope of practice and in accordance with national and local protocols. You will oversee patient caseloads, provide senior clinical leadership for more junior staff and offer wider input into clinical leadership within our locality. We have a wonderful team of CSPs - both Urgent and Long Term Conditions with whom you will work closely alongside Operational Management to support the delivery of effective and safe clinical standards of practice.

If you are successful you will need to demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process; identify gaps within the service; and contribute to ongoing service improvement and development in line with national and local strategies.

You will be required to work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to establish a whole system approach to managing health care for individuals with complex care needs.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.