Job summary
An exciting opportunity now exists for an Emergency Nurse Practitioner position within the Emergency Department. Applications are invited from registered nurses or paramedics who hold a minor injuries and illness qualification, and who are confident in the autonomous management of patients who have sustained a minor injury or illness .
This role is full time role 37.5 hours per week, frequently working a 14:00 - 02:00 shift.
Main duties of the job
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has recently redesigned its pathway for minor injuries in Cornwall. During the day shift the applicant will be responsible for the safe and effective redirection of minor injuries and illnesses off site to other minor injury units or simple see and treat if required. They will support the department by performing triage, and support in the minors/urgent treatment area of the department. The department will accept and care for patients presenting with minor injuries outside daytime working hours.
About us
This is an exciting time to be a part of emergency care in Cornwall. Our department is large and well equipped, with emphasis from the senior team of safe and effective working to enable our teams to deliver outstanding patient care. The department recognises the importance of education and development of staff and actively encourages our nursing team to undertake QUiP and research projects.
Cornwall is a busy vibrant location that offers more than beautiful beaches and surfing. Showcasing everything from beautiful cocktails and Michelin star restaurants, to beach BBQ's and ice cream and everything in between.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the autonomous assessment, decision making and discharge of patients presenting within departmental guidelines for minor injuries and illness. They will also undertake streaming/triage/redirection of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
The post holder will be based in the specialty of Emergency Care based at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; occasional duties may be completed at West Cornwall Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre. Cross organisational working between Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust and RCHT is a shared goal between the two organisations and we are actively working on achieving this, with the future potential of rotational working for applicants.
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will be an experienced practitioner who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support patients presenting to the Emergency Department with Minor injuries and illnesses.
They will work under the supervision of Emergency Medicine Consultant and Deputy Head of Nursing for Urgent and Emergency Care.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the autonomous assessment, decision making and discharge of patients presenting within departmental guidelines for minor injuries and illness. They will also undertake streaming/triage/redirection of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
The post holder will be based in the specialty of Emergency Care based at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; occasional duties may be completed at West Cornwall Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre. Cross organisational working between Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust and RCHT is a shared goal between the two organisations and we are actively working on achieving this, with the future potential of rotational working for applicants.
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will be an experienced practitioner who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support patients presenting to the Emergency Department with Minor injuries and illnesses.
They will work under the supervision of Emergency Medicine Consultant and Deputy Head of Nursing for Urgent and Emergency Care.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC / HCPC Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Management of minor illness and minor injuries in Urgent and Emergency Care modules.
Desirable
- University qualification in speciality
- Teaching/ Assessment/ Mentoring qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing/practitioner experience within Urgent and Emergency Care
- ALS/PLS/ILS qualified
Desirable
- Recent experience in acute setting
- Audit or research experience
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Skills in cannulation and venepuncture and drug administration
Desirable
- Previous use of PAS, Oceano, Maxim's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC / HCPC Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Management of minor illness and minor injuries in Urgent and Emergency Care modules.
Desirable
- University qualification in speciality
- Teaching/ Assessment/ Mentoring qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing/practitioner experience within Urgent and Emergency Care
- ALS/PLS/ILS qualified
Desirable
- Recent experience in acute setting
- Audit or research experience
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Skills in cannulation and venepuncture and drug administration
Desirable
- Previous use of PAS, Oceano, Maxim's
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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