Job summaryWould you like to be part of a team delivering an invaluable service to the patients of Yorkshire?Would you like to work for an ambitious and challenging organisation which will share your passion for high quality patient care?Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is now recruiting for Senior Clinical Advisors in our Emergency (999) Operations Centres based in Wakefield and York with course start dates from July 2024 onwards.Here at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) we have hugely exciting developments and opportunities lined up over the next few years and are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed to assist with these changes.Main duties of the jobThe Senior Clinical Advisor is responsible for the assessment of health and clinical needs, utilising professional clinical judgement, supported by decision support software. This requires generalist and specialist skills as a telehealth professional to assess and deliver care to patients.As a Senior Clinical Advisor you will need to be able to demonstrate the following key skills:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsWork with a variety of clinical specialists to ensure safe clinical processes for patientsThe ability to make quick safe clinical decisions under pressureUndertake referrals to internal and external cliniciansYou will provide triage, medication advice, health information and implement care packages to a range of individuals, liaising with other agencies and healthcare providers as necessary.About usYorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 5,800 staff, who together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.What we can offer:Flexible working including part-time hours, and flexible hours.27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service (pro rata for part time).Contributory Pension.NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms, mobile phone, and insurance.Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.Opportunities for progression and development through ongoing training.Full YAS uniform included.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be successful in this role you should be a registered professional (for example, a registered Nurse or Paramedic) and have experience of undertaking clinical assessment within an acute or primary care setting.For full details please see the attached Job Description.Please note: the training and mentorship period is full time.Person SpecificationKnowledge & educationEssentialRegistered Professional (RN1 or HPC or equivalent professional qualification) with current valid registrationDesirableHealth diploma/degreeSkills and abilitiesEssentialKnowledge and competence in keyboard and IT skills to access databases and varying computer software programmes.Experience & work achievementsEssentialMinimum 2 years post qualification experience in acute or primary care settings with experience of clinical assessment.DesirableExperience of telephone triageDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameYorkshire Ambulance Service NHS TrustAddressWakefield and YorkShipton Rd, York & Brindley Way, WakefieldWakefield & YorkWF2 0XQEmployer's websitehttps://www.yas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)