Job Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is looking for additional doctors to work in as part of the multidisciplinary team (HCAs, Nurses, Paramedics, Non-Medical Prescribers) at our Tiverton Urgent Treatment Centre. The UTC sees a variety of injuries and

illnesses, offering x-ray and point of care testing. We aim to provide care closer to home and relieve pressure on the urgent and emergency care system.

Key aspects of the role will include:

Face to face consultations directly with patients, relatives and/or their carers Providing risk-based patient focused care Working as part of our clinical team to provide primary care support Undertake appropriate prescribing Use point of care diagnostics to support decision making Onward referral of patients as appropriate Contribute to a positive team ethos

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.



We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.



At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.



If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.



In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.



You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.



Benefits



Competitive NHS salary

A standard working week of 37.5 hours

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes

Staff networks

Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK



For further information about this role please see attached the job overview and person specification attached.