Job summary
An exciting opportunity now exists for an Emergency Care Practitioner position within the Cumberland UTC & MIUs. Applications are invited from registered nurses who hold a minor injuries and illness qualification, and who are confident in the autonomous management of patients who have sustained a minor injury or illness. Applications from candidates with proven A&E/Urgent care experience, without a formal qualification will also be considered as any successful applicants will be placed on the Minor Injuries/ illness course.
This is a great opportunity for the right applicant to receive training and support in becoming an Emergency Care Practitioner.
Ideally you should be competent in autonomous assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of minor injury, holding a post-graduate certificate in emergency practice and competencies in x-ray interpretation, suturing, plastering, management of complex wounds and injury/illness management skills.
The successful candidate will be supported and will be allocated a clinical supervisor. There will be opportunity to attend teaching sessions, develop clinical skills and undertake further academic study.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Having undertaken additional approved training and assessment as part of the role, the post holder will work autonomously as an Emergency Care Practitioner within agreed Trust guidelines and local policies and protocols for the best outcome of patient care.
To assist in the development and implementation of Directorate policy and nursing strategy and Emergency Care Practitioner competencies
To act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other healthcare professionals as required.
Co-ordinate the day to day running of the shift at UTC/MIU
Will contribute positively to the development of the minors' process under the leadership and guidance of the UTC/MIU Modern Matron & UTC/MIU Clinical Service Lead
Applicants who do not have the relevant ECP qualification will be required to complete the relevant qualifications and competencies for the role.
The post is an internal rotational post and the successful candidate will be based at the Cumberland UTC however, will be required to work at the other UTC & MIUs on occasions
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Relocation package may be available
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Works as a competent practitioner, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner
- To carry out highly developed medical procedures such as suturing wounds, manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
- To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and within the framework of their governing bodys Professional Code of Conduct and the emergency nurse practitioner competency framework.
- To administer medicines under Patient Group Directives as appropriate.
- To request and interpret appropriate radiographs/laboratory tests as required as part of ongoing patient care.
- Identifies and manages child protection issues and raises awareness with medical and nursing staff.
- Identifies and manages issues related to mental health and vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical, AHP and nursing staff.
- Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression.
- Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
- To undertake the use of moderate physical effort in controlled restraint of patients undergoing procedures with learning disabilities, the manoeuvring of patients in confined spaces and patients presenting with decreased level of consciousness due to trauma, drugs, alcohol.
- To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
- To independently refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
- To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge.
- Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the emergency department.
- To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well-being.
- To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality.
- To supervise the maintenance of accurate, legally acceptable records, both in written format and on the departmental computer system in accordance with governance policies.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act and governance policies.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Works as a competent practitioner, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner
- To carry out highly developed medical procedures such as suturing wounds, manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
- To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and within the framework of their governing bodys Professional Code of Conduct and the emergency nurse practitioner competency framework.
- To administer medicines under Patient Group Directives as appropriate.
- To request and interpret appropriate radiographs/laboratory tests as required as part of ongoing patient care.
- Identifies and manages child protection issues and raises awareness with medical and nursing staff.
- Identifies and manages issues related to mental health and vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical, AHP and nursing staff.
- Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression.
- Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
- To undertake the use of moderate physical effort in controlled restraint of patients undergoing procedures with learning disabilities, the manoeuvring of patients in confined spaces and patients presenting with decreased level of consciousness due to trauma, drugs, alcohol.
- To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
- To independently refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
- To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge.
- Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the emergency department.
- To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well-being.
- To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality.
- To supervise the maintenance of accurate, legally acceptable records, both in written format and on the departmental computer system in accordance with governance policies.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act and governance policies.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience in minor injury/illness.
- oProven knowledge of nursing and emergency care issues, NHS reforms and NSF's
- oProven evidence of experience/competency in form of professional portfolio.
- oProven evidence of radiology training.
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oCommunication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- oTeaching and mentoring skills.
- oAbility to prioritise own workload.
- oOrganisational skills and able to work as part of a team. Advocacy skills.
- oReliable and punctual.
Desirable
- oGood organisation skills, management and team building skills.
- oAbility to facilitate change within work area
- oLeadership and management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent qualification with their Professional Governing Body.
- oDegree/evidence of relevant demonstrable experience.
- oRelevant clinical assessment module or equivalent (ENBA33/MIMI/HEAD382/APP743)
- oProven evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development
- oILS
Desirable
- oMasters qualification or working towards
- oRSCN
- oALS/EPLS/PALS/ PILS
- oTeaching and management qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience in minor injury/illness.
- oProven knowledge of nursing and emergency care issues, NHS reforms and NSF's
- oProven evidence of experience/competency in form of professional portfolio.
- oProven evidence of radiology training.
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oCommunication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- oTeaching and mentoring skills.
- oAbility to prioritise own workload.
- oOrganisational skills and able to work as part of a team. Advocacy skills.
- oReliable and punctual.
Desirable
- oGood organisation skills, management and team building skills.
- oAbility to facilitate change within work area
- oLeadership and management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent qualification with their Professional Governing Body.
- oDegree/evidence of relevant demonstrable experience.
- oRelevant clinical assessment module or equivalent (ENBA33/MIMI/HEAD382/APP743)
- oProven evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development
- oILS
Desirable
- oMasters qualification or working towards
- oRSCN
- oALS/EPLS/PALS/ PILS
- oTeaching and management qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
