Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner

Job summary

The UTC team is passionate about getting it right for patients and their families - in order to achieve this we are looking to recruit Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioners/ Emergency Care Practitioner to complement our existing team. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals who have a proven background in minor injury/illness or Primary care and have the ability to provide a complete package of care to minor injury/illness patients whilst working under pressure.

You will be committed to excellent patient care and staff development with a desire to promote change and quality throughout the team.

You will need to have qualifications in Clinical Examination as well as Minor Injuries/Minor Illness. There is opportunity for further development as the department is supported by a Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead. You will be confident in your ability to assess and stream the full range of patients who present to a busy Urgent Treatment Centre.

Darent Valley Hospital has a 1st class reputation in the South East being one of the leading trusts for achieving good CQC standards and national target achievements. We are an organisation that knows that the more staff enjoy their work the better the care is for the patients.

For further information please contact Adam Nicholl Clinical Development and Quality Lead: 01474 360 646 , adam.nicholl@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Participate in the efficient co-ordination and delivery of care for patients including assessment, diagnosis, administration of treatment and discharge or referral to other healthcare professionals/external agencies.

Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, within a fast paced environment, to deliver care to patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems in line with protocols and policies of the local service.

They will provide clinical expertise, professional leadership and education, ensuring high standards of evidence-based clinical practice at all times.

Manage the unit on a day to day basis acting as shift co-ordinator and assist the clinical leads in the management of team members.

Support the development of students, trainees and junior members of staff

Participate in and adhere to policies, governance requirements, implementation of service improvements and strive to meet national targets.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Gravesham Community Hospital

Bath Street

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Gravesham Community Hospital

Bath Street

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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