The Role
Fixed Term Contract until 30/06/2026
Hours:
Weekdays: Tunbridge Wells / Maidstone 19:0008:00; Dartford 18:3008:00
Weekends: Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone Friday 19:00Monday 08:00;
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, safe, and effective face-to-face clinical care to patients accessing the North & West Kent Out of Hours (OOH) bases.You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients referred via NHS 111, community services, or self-referral, working collaboratively with CAS clinicians, reception and dispatch teams, and local system partners to deliver excellent urgent care and reduce unnecessary hospital attendances.
Key Responsibilities
Provide face-to-face consultations for patients attending OOH bases at Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Dartford, and Gravesend
Undertake home visits for patients allocated through IC24 dispatch systems using CLEO on Toughbook device
Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and prescribing in accordance with IC24 clinical guidelines.
Liaise with CAS clinicians and navigators to support effective triage and patient flow.
Prioritise cases based on clinical urgency and ensure safe redirection to alternative services where appropriate.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals, providing clear safety-netting and follow-up advice.
Maintain high standards of documentation on CLEO, EMIS, or SystmOne systems.
Uphold the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection at all times.
Support audit, clinical governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to peer learning and IC24s weekly educational programme.
Who are we?
We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services.IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services.IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.
Location
Tunbridge Wells OOH Base - Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4QJ and Maidstone OOH Base - Maidstone District General Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9QQ
Whats in it for you:-
Hourly pay of £54.59 - £58.69
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Free membership to our reward and discount platform
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.
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