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Emergency Nurse Practitioner
| Posting date: | 10 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2025 |
| Location: | Prescot, L35 5DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9409-25-0147 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES Work as an autonomous practitioner providing a quality service to minor injury / illness patients attending the Emergency Department. Assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and discharge or refer patients within agreed timescales and pathways and according to clinical competence. To act as clinical expert for wider ED teams regarding management of designated patient groups as well as wider nursing and professional issues. To ensure the safe management of patient flow through the ED by conducting adequate risk assessments of activity throughout the department, taking appropriate actions and escalating any issues as necessary. Ensure the safety of all staff and visitors within the Emergency Department. Contribute towards effective communication between ED teams and the achievement of key performance indicators for the ED and wider Trust. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain professional registration and Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice. Deliver a patient centred ENP service that reflects and promotes the values of both the nursing profession and STHK Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism at all times. Works autonomously to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and either discharge or refer patients within agreed timescales & pathways and according to clinical guidelines and competence. Contribute towards effective communication systems which support quality patient care, patient safety and contribute towards whole department effectiveness. Administer medications safely and effectively according to agreed Trust Protocols, utilising available Patient Group Directions and / or Independent Nurse Prescribing as appropriate. Work in collaboration with the Nurse co-ordinator and Medical shift lead to facilitate the safe and efficient flow of patients through the minors stream providing and promoting a service which is quality focused and efficiency driven in line with local and national quality indicators. As a senior member of the nursing team, act as a role model and resource for the wider nursing team on a range of issues as and when appropriate. Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required. Leading by example to ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed, as well as contributing towards departmental IC audits and initiatives. Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance. Ensure Emergency Department Patient Tracking IT systems are current and reflective of department activity. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff. To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff. To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes. RESEARCH & AUDIT Work with Consultant Mentors on designated projects around minors work streams and associated topics to provide evidence based best practice. Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in Emergency Department audits.