Job overview
We are recruiting experienced Urgent Care Practitioners (UCPs) or Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) to join our bank team to work at our Urgent Care services including Malton UTC, Selby UTC and York Minor Injuries.
This is a true Band 7 autonomous clinical role, ideal for clinicians who are confident in assessment, diagnosis and management of minor illness (Selby and Malton only) and minor injury, and who enjoy making timely, high-quality clinical decisions that improve patient experience.
Our sites -
Selby Urgent Treatment Centre, located at Selby War Memorial Hospital, is open 7 days a week (8am–8pm) and provides timely assessment and treatment for patients with minor illness and minor injury, in accordance with our Directory of Services
Malton Urgent Treatment Centre, located at Malton Hospital, is open 7 days a week (8am–8pm) and provides timely assessment and treatment for patients with minor illness and minor injury, in accordance with our Directory of Services.
The Band 7 candidate must have a recognised qualification, training and experience as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner or similar if AHP.
Trainee ENPs must already be undertaking or completing a recognised Minor Injuries and Illness Course (that includes X Ray interpretation), and be prepared to undertake further training in post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions.
You are also required to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and discharge patients or refer to a specialist as necessary. As an autonomous practitioner you will work within their scope of practice and according to broad local policies and procedures.
You must be proactive in promoting health and well-being to patients and give health advice and education, and act as a mentor and to other staff members and nursing students.
You will be expected to further your own education with the support of the trust, keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies and procedures and to develop and participate in clinical research.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
3. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
4. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Level 1 Registered Nurse or Paramedic
6. Minor Injuries or illness qualification, Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3years experience)
7. Recognised teaching / assessing course
Desirable criteria
8. Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Service development and / or change management
10. Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and clinical experience
11. Audit and Standard setting
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
12. Competent in specialist skills appropriate to the role e.g. interpretation & management of abnormalities identified on X Rays.
13. Ability to organise, prioritise and effectively delegate to others
Aptitude and personal qualities
Essential criteria
14. Ability to work without direct clinical supervision
15. Ability to work autonomously