Job summary
Utilise your expertise to make an impact in our Luton Urgent Treatment Centre. We are looking for outstanding staff to help us deliver outstanding care to the community of Luton.
Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a GP-led Urgent Treatment Centre, who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.Our service runs 09:00-20:00, Monday to Sunday.
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.
Main duties of the job
Using your streaming/triage experience gained within an urgent treatment centre/emergency department or minor injury unit, you will receive patients as they present with complex and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. Autonomously undertaking clinical assessments, to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.
About us
You'll be able to access a fantastic range of benefits. These include:
- Salary 58,916 based on 37.5 hrs per week
- NHS Pension Scheme - we contribute around 20% to your pension.
- NMC reimbursement (exclusions apply)
- Wide-ranging continuous professional development programme including support with appraisal/revalidation
- Development opportunities including further funded courses
- Access to NHS and Employee lifestyle discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
Wound Closure Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations Management of uncomplicated fractures To offer advice and health education as appropriate To support access for patients within the IUCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice 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.
Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
Wound Closure Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations Management of uncomplicated fractures To offer advice and health education as appropriate To support access for patients within the IUCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice 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.
Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essesntial
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Minor illness/Minor Injury qualification (L6 or L7)
- Triage/streaming experience
- Evidence of working with a variety of patients requiring triaging assessment and treatment (minimum of 1 year experience)
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Person Specification
Essesntial
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Minor illness/Minor Injury qualification (L6 or L7)
- Triage/streaming experience
- Evidence of working with a variety of patients requiring triaging assessment and treatment (minimum of 1 year experience)
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
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).
Additional information
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).
