We are looking for an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner to join our Minor Injuries and Illness Unit at Tetbury Hospital Trust on a permanent, full-time basis for 37.5 hours per week.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About You
The ideal candidate will:
* Be an Emergency Nurse Practitioner with current registration with the NMC.
* Have demonstrable leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
* Have experience of overseeing quality, governance, and safety of regulated services.
* Be able to influence and drive change and improvement.
* Have knowledge of quality governance arrangements and Care Quality Commission standards and assessment.
To find out more about the role and to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team by emailing hr@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Salaries are in line with NHS Agenda for Change.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service.
Continuation of NHS pension scheme or enrolment into the Trust's scheme.
Staff bonus award.
Free car parking.
Discounted gym membership.
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body, offering a wide range of specialties including ophthalmic, general, and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatient, day surgery, and minor injury and illness unit. In addition to NHS-funded services, we offer private healthcare to insured or self-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital is a respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system, valued by staff and patients for the high quality, personalized care we offer.
We are committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and tools needed to deliver high-quality services.
We take pride in our hardworking and committed team that works together to prioritize patient care.
Our organization pledges to listen, collaborate, and value the role of all staff in achieving our vision of delivering exceptional patient care.
If you are passionate about patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within the MIIU, overseen by the Matron, to ensure the delivery of effective and high-quality clinical services and the achievement of strategic objectives and performance targets.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care through the daily coordination of activities, working autonomously with responsibility for assessment, examination, and care planning for patients attending the MIIU, delivering evidence-based care to enable safe discharge, within scope of practice.
Promoting a positive approach to new challenges and creative working methods. Acting as a patient advocate throughout the MIIU process, liaising with all multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to the attached job description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Degree or working towards it.
* Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and management of minor illness/injuries.
* Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
* Minor Injuries and/or Minor Illness Course, or willingness to work towards it.
Flexibility
* Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
* Ability to work across a 5-day week.
* Ability to work unsocial hours if required.
Experience
* Experience working in an acute or community hospital as an ENP.
* Management of minor injuries and illnesses.
* Fracture management.
* Recent and ongoing evidence of developing relevant practice.
* Understanding of local and national issues related to urgent care.
* Excellent knowledge in managing minor illnesses/injuries.
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to teach and develop staff and students effectively.
* Credible clinical expertise.
* Awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
* Knowledge of Infection Control principles.
* Understanding of Health & Safety at Work.
* Ability to promote equality, diversity, and rights.
* Understanding of developing protocols and guidelines.
Communication Skills
* Excellent ability to communicate effectively at all levels using appropriate media.
* Motivated and enthusiastic.
* Ability to create a positive learning environment for students.
* Assertive and enthusiastic.
* Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
* Ability to handle conflict.
* Calmness under pressure.
Other
* Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
* High professional standards.
* Show initiative and be self-directed.
* Committed to quality.
* Understanding the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection principles.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary range: £47,810 to £54,710 per year, depending on experience.
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