Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a professionally registered Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner to work within our minor injuries team of nurses and paramedics.
The successful applicant will have extensive post registration experience of which a significant period will be within Emergency Medicine at Band 6 or above or significant experience as a Paramedic.
The ability to work cross site is essential, however the base for this post is at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Main duties of the job- The post holder will work autonomously as a senior clinical
Stream’ within the Emergency Department through the effective
use of resources and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and
patient-centred care
- The post holder will have the appropriate knowledge and skills in
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to speciality
clinicians, or discharge home.
- The post holder will manage a diverse range of patients (adults
minor illness.
- The post holder will provide credible leadership and a senior
instrumental in developing a culture that improves quality and
enhances the patient experience.
- The post holder will, at all times, behave and practice in a
manner that optimises patient outcomes and promotes the n of
the Emergency Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHSTrust.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Urgent and Emergency Care are undergoing significant transformation with our emergency departments and are welcoming on board an extended workforce model to delivery safe and efficient patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Current NMC registration first level nurse or HCPC Paramedic
- First level degree / Dip HE Nurse / Paramedic
- Recognised Emergency Nurse / Care Practitioner Course
- NON MEDICAL PRESCRIBING
- Leadership qualification or completion of a leadership course
- ALS and APLS / EPLS courses
- Evidence of proactive involvement/qualification/training in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria- Extensive post registration experience of which a significant period is within Emergency Medicine at Band 6 or above or significant experience as a Paramedic
- Experience of independently managing patients with minor injury/illness in primary care or ED setting
- Experience of mentoring and supporting junior staff
- Change management experience
- Evidence of extensive expert professional / clinical knowledge in emergency care supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- Evidence of knowledge/ understanding of collaborative practice and the ENP/ECP role
- Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.
If successful, by completing your application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.
If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.