Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Department at the Homerton.
The Emergency Department is a progressive and dynamic department, rated 'Outstanding' Emergency Department for the second time by the CQC. We serve the multi culturally, diverse population of Hackney and are based in the East End of London. Our annual Emergency attendance is in excess of 120,000 new patients.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
To deliver a high standard of patient care as an experienced Nurse Practitioner in urgent care/injuries, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth knowledge base. This post will be 30% clinical to maintain clinical competence and credibility.
Provide visible leadership to ensure the delivery of a high standard of clinical care using expert knowledge, judgement, and decision-making skills.
Manage the unpredictable workload and multidisciplinary team within the injuries and urgent care centre areas.
Act as a role model and provide leadership, clinical support and expert advice to medical, nursing staff, students and other staff in the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RN or HCPC
- Minor Illnesses Course
- Minor Injuries Course
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical practice in minor injuries/illnesses
- Evidence of strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as an advanced practitioner within an ED/UTC environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge and expertise in specialism underpinned by theory
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NMC/HCPC Code
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency/Urgent care
Trust Values
Essential
- Understand and Demonstrate Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to Equality Act
- Commitment to own personal and professional development
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RN or HCPC
- Minor Illnesses Course
- Minor Injuries Course
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical practice in minor injuries/illnesses
- Evidence of strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as an advanced practitioner within an ED/UTC environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge and expertise in specialism underpinned by theory
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NMC/HCPC Code
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency/Urgent care
Trust Values
Essential
- Understand and Demonstrate Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to Equality Act
- Commitment to own personal and professional development
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).
