County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Minor Injuries Practitioner
The closing date is 04 July 2025
Anexciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Minor Inury Practitioner tojoin an established team working in the Emergecy Department in County Durhamand Darlington
The department is currentlyopen 09.00-23.00 7 days a week.
Advanced clinical,leadership and organisational skills are required as is a commitment to servicedevelopment and excellence in practice.
This appointment will bemade at Band 7 if the successful applicant meets all of the essential criteria.
Please note, dependent onqualifications and experience, you may be appointed under Band 7 Annex 21 conditions,as per Agenda for Change once you have successfully completed all of theessential qualifications within an agreed timeframe, you will progress topermanent Band 7 banding, (The contract ends if an applicant does notsuccessfully complete the essential qualifications within this time frame underthe Annex 21 scheme)
Ifyou are a confident, enthusiastic positive, team orientated Registered NMC orHCPC professional seeking a new challenge and you fulfill the requirementsabove please apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
Candidateswill work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, treating or referring onwardspatients of all age ranges with a broad spectrum of minor injury presentations.
Thesuccessful applicant will be working alongside the Emergency Departmnt MedicalTeam and an experienced team of Nurseand Paramedic Practitioners, as well as having responsibility for mentoring anddeveloping junior Practitioners.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job responsibilities
Toassess, diagnose and manage patients from the first point of contact through todischarge or referral, ensuring evidence based practice underpins caredelivery.
Keep accurate andcomprehensive records in accordance with NMC/ HCPC guidleines and Trust Policies
Accurately prioritiseworkload according to the needs of patients particularly at times of highdemand for the service.
Lead by action and inspireothers demonstrating leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust,creating improvement, transformation and innovation of Unscheduled Care.
Actively engage in ClinicalGovernance, to include reporting, investigating and resolving complaintssafeguards and risks
Practice cost-effectivehealthcare, working within budget and available resources
Contribute to thedevelopment of guidelines, policies and protocols as required to supportservice delivery.
To participate in, asrequired, the recruitment, selection and interviewing of staff in line withTrust policy.
Tosupport the Team Manager in developing and promoting a service based onexcellence and best practice.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Flexible and adaptable with regard to shift patterns
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner (having the authority to make decisions and the freedom to act in accordance with ones professional knowledge base).
* The ability to manage the patients journey independently from assessment to discharge or onward referral.
* Broad understanding of the knowledge and skills required to assess manage minor i injury in adults and children
* Ability to manage a caseload of patients taking into consideration clinical priority / staff skills and experience and the dynamic nature of urgent and unscheduled care.
* Ability to work collaboratively with Team Managers to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and best practice, including appraisal, audit and deputising as appropriate
* Computer literate with ability to use relevant systems e.g. Systm One, Excel, Word, Teams.
* Evidence of relevant clinical experience, e.g. Urgent, Primary or unscheduled Care or similar
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse who holds a NMC registration or AHP who hold a HCPC registration with 3 years post registration experience
* Masters level qualification in clinical assessment
* Paediatric clinical skills level 7
* Hold current ILS and PILS certification
* Self-motivated with inspirational leadership skills.
* Minor Injuries Structured Learning and experience with commitment to Degree or above level Qualification
* Non medical prescribing, or willingness to work towards
Experience
* Working in high pressured dynamic situations
* advanced communication with all disciplines
* Evidence of budgetary control
* Evidence of inspirational leadership
Statutory Registration
* NMC or HCPC registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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