University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provides emergency services at our purpose-built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW, as well as at our Urgent Treatment Centre at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites are equipped with dedicated facilities and staffed to provide care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Role Overview
The Emergency Care Practitioner (Adult only) within the Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre will utilize specialist knowledge and skills to independently care for a selected group of patients with minor illnesses or injuries. The practitioner acts as a clinical expert, responsible for the entire episode of care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge. The nurse practitioner will operate within the ED ECP Scope of Practice Framework and is supported by a multidisciplinary team.
Opportunities and Application
There are numerous training and development opportunities available for this Band 7 ECP role.
Please review the person specification and essential criteria before applying to ensure you meet the role requirements.
Closing Date: This job advert will close once sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application if interested.
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Emergency Practitioners (Adults Only) to join our team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. You will be able to independently see, treat, and discharge adult patients in our MIU. As a senior team member, you will be involved in both clinical and managerial aspects of emergency care.
Main Duties
1. Coordinate patient care throughout the pathway with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective management.
2. Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge in managing minor injury and illness conditions, in line with scope of practice.
3. Be accountable for your actions, adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct and relevant guidelines.
4. Use advanced history-taking skills to systematically obtain patient history, considering physical, social, emotional, psychological, or environmental factors.
About Us
Rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, known for modern facilities and leadership in healthcare research and innovation. We are recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organisation.
Join Our Team
By joining us, you will be part of a passionate, talented team with access to extensive learning and development opportunities. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and promoting a respectful environment where everyone's talents and perspectives are valued.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Louise Felstead
* Job Title: Modern Matron
* Email: Louise.felstead@uhcw.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 02476966028
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