We are looking for ENPs to join our friendly team in a busy and demanding Urgent and Emergency Care Centre. You'll need post-registration experience, excellent communication skills and, of course, a passion for minor injuries management.
We are currently recruiting Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENP) or equivalent extended scope practitioners to help maintain the very high standards of care we strive for. Successful candidates will help deliver the quality and safety agenda for the department and provide excellent leadership skills to the diverse team.
Our dynamic, caring and highly‑motivated team are looking for an ENP who can communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and relatives as well as other team members. You must be able to work as an autonomous practitioner in the management of minor injuries and preferably have experience in an emergency care setting and will be expected to work the full complement of the rota as required by the service.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) or Emergency Practitioner (EP) will support the minor injuries service, a team of both registered and unregistered staff to undertake the care and management of patients within the Minor Injuries Unit on a shift‑by‑shift basis.
The ENP/EP will offer support, guidance and professional support to the nursing team in the MIU.
The ENP/EP will be expected to see undifferentiated patients presenting with minor injuries. The postholder will be expected to assess, interpret results, provide appropriate treatments and discharge with the correct follow‑up care plan.
The post holder will act as a role model for colleagues and as an expert resource within the service.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in multi‑disciplinary staff working
* Experience of working independently
* Experience in education of staff
Communication and relationships
* Able to present and receive complex information within a multi‑professional team.
* Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
* Demonstrates leadership.
Qualifications
* Current Professional Registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Qualified in non‑medical prescribing (v300) if applicable for the ECPs role
Knowledge
* Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills
* Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
* Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda
Professional Registration / PIN
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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.
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro‑rata, per annum)
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