Emergency Nurse Practitioner - New St Albans IUC Hub

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Emergency Nurse Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a Nurse led Integrated Urgent Care Hub (IUCH), who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge. Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff. All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified. The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service. Principle Responsibilities will Include:

• To autonomously undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients over the age of 1 with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. This includes but is not limited to:

· Carrying out ECGs as appropriate

· Wound Closure

· Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations

· Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations

· Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations

· Request and interpret x-rays of extremities if appropriate, following local policies and protocols

• To offer advice and health education as appropriate

• To support access for patients within the UCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway

• Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice

• Following agreed Patient Group Directions administer simple analgesics to patients whilst awaiting senior clinical review if clinically indicated

• Recognise the acutely ill patient and the need for urgent/emergency treatment acting appropriately with other clinical support as required

• Identify any safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals following safeguarding processes

• To be committed to working in a changing environment, responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service

• To promote and facilitate audit and research-based practice as required

• To direct patients appropriately to the right professional within appropriate time frame

• To assess and priorities presenting patients in terms of acuity whilst maintaining patient safety at all times.

• To support clinicians and other members of the team to ensure timely care to patients.

Professional

• To always recognise and work within own limitations.

• Adhere to NMC’s - The Code

• Participate and work to the policies and quality standards set by HUC

• Ensure that all the requirements of revalidation are met

• To have a personal development plan to include supervision and professional portfolio

• To identify own learning needs as part of individual development process

Communication

• To work closely with all members of the HUC team and the out of hours team within the clinical hub as appropriate. To communicate professionally and effectively with patients /relatives / carers /colleagues

• To keep accurate and contemporaneous records of all health enquiries, including assessment, treatment, and advice regarding patient care. The documentation must clearly reflect the assessment and findings in the consultation in line with current practice and in accordance with The Code as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

• To attend and participate in UTC meetings as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Minor illness/Minor Injury qualification (L6 or L7)

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing

Personal Attributes, Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Advanced interpersonal/communication skills
• IT skills
• A reflective practitioner
• Committed to self-directed development
• Assertive, adaptable/flexible/energetic and enthusiastic
• Teamwork and communication

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with a variety of patients requiring assessment and treatment (minimum of 1 year experience)
• Evidence of appropriate decision making and referrals
• Evidence of audit or research experience
• Experience of working as a team leader
• Experience with wound closure
• Experience with x-ray interpretation
• IRMER training
• Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations
• Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations

Desirable

• Experience of utilising PGDs under specific conditions
• Experience of working in an Emergency Department/Urgent Treatment Centre/Minor Injury Unit

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

St. Albans City Hospital

Waverley Road

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 5PN

Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)