Job summary
This is band 6 /7 permanent position within the New Dartmoor UTC hospital. It is ideally suited to a nurse or other registered HCP with relevant qualifications already working in urgent treatment centre / MIU / emergency dept / acute care as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to assess, diagnose, treat patients (adults and children) presenting with range of minor injury and illness. This will include working shifts from 0800hrs to 2200hrs, 7 days a week, including weekends & PH.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for patients presenting with minor injuries / minor illness
Xray requesting and interpretation
Plastering and splinting
Wound closure including suturing
Use of PGDs
discharge and referral skills
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works as a competent practitioner, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner
- To carry out highly developed medical procedures such as suturing wounds, manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
- To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and within the framework of NMC Professional Code of Conduct and the emergency nurse practitioner competency framework.
- To administer medicines under Patient Group Directives as appropriate.
- To request and interpret appropriate radiographs/laboratory tests as required as part of ongoing patient care.
- Identifies and manages child protection issues and raises awareness with medical and nursing staff.
- Identifies and manages issues related to mental health and vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical and nursing staff.
- Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression.
- Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
- To undertake the use of moderate physical effort in controlled restraint of patients undergoing procedures with learning disabilities, the manoeuvring of patients in confined spaces and patients presenting with decreased level of consciousness due to trauma, drugs, alcohol.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works as a competent practitioner, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner
- To carry out highly developed medical procedures such as suturing wounds, manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
- To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and within the framework of NMC Professional Code of Conduct and the emergency nurse practitioner competency framework.
- To administer medicines under Patient Group Directives as appropriate.
- To request and interpret appropriate radiographs/laboratory tests as required as part of ongoing patient care.
- Identifies and manages child protection issues and raises awareness with medical and nursing staff.
- Identifies and manages issues related to mental health and vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical and nursing staff.
- Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression.
- Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
- To undertake the use of moderate physical effort in controlled restraint of patients undergoing procedures with learning disabilities, the manoeuvring of patients in confined spaces and patients presenting with decreased level of consciousness due to trauma, drugs, alcohol.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered HCPC
- Current RN qualification with the NMC
Desirable
- RSCN ALS provider course APLS/PALS
- Bsc Emergency Care
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in minor injuries.
- Demonstrable experience within the Emergency department setting.
Desirable
- Proven evidence of demonstrable experience/competency in form of professional portfolio.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Desirable
- Good organisation skills, management and team building skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered HCPC
- Current RN qualification with the NMC
Desirable
- RSCN ALS provider course APLS/PALS
- Bsc Emergency Care
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in minor injuries.
- Demonstrable experience within the Emergency department setting.
Desirable
- Proven evidence of demonstrable experience/competency in form of professional portfolio.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Desirable
- Good organisation skills, management and team building skills.
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).
