We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you. Job overview We are looking for an highly experienced Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Practitioner/ Physiotherapist to work within ESNEFT’s Urgent Treatment service in Clacton, providing a holistic approach to the care of individuals. The UTC is open 7 days a week with practitioners expected to work across all days. We are looking for a nurse or allied health professional who has a proven track record at this level, who is proficient in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor injury, minor illness and urgent presentations as appropriate, working within the scope of professional practice and agreed guidelines and protocols. This post will cover the UTC at Clacton. You will work with colleagues across health, social care, mental health and the voluntary sector to ensure holistic and joined up delivery of care. You will empower patients to make decisions about their own care and encourage them to exercise their rights and choices, signposting them to relevant community and voluntary services and supporting patient’s carers and members of the integrated team with management of urgent presentations. Advert You will utilise your vast experience and clinical expertise to function as an clinician managing the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with a range of urgent care presentations. You will have clinical autonomy regarding the clinical diagnosis and future clinical management of presenting patients through clinical assessment and the requesting and interpretation of the results of specific medical investigations Support patients with advice, information, persuasion and direction to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence Provide support, training and advice to patients, parents and carers You will have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively You will maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines Working for our organisation We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us. Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis. When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment. Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.