Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) with skills and experience in managing minor illness, to join our team.
We are a busy East London Hospital with a dedicated injuries unit and urgent care centre. Both services are Nurse led. The units are co-located within the emergency department. The emergency department sees in excess of 100,000 per year. Both services see approximately 30,000 patients per annum and this is increasing.
You will need to be flexible as a shift system operates in both areas and the service operates until midnight. A non-medical prescribing qualification would be desirable but not essential. The ability to work under pressure and autonomously is essential for this post.
Funded training opportunities will be considered for the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions. The post holder is also required to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and discharge patients or refer to a specialist as necessary. As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will work within their scope of practice and according to broad local policies and procedures.
The post holder must be proactive in promoting health and wellbeing to patients and give health advice and education.
The post holder will act as a mentor and clinical educator to other staff members and nursing students.
The post holder is expected to further their own education, keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies and procedures and to develop and participate in clinical research.
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 recently 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
- Advanced Assessment Skills Course
- Minor Ilnesses Course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical practice in minor Ilnessses/injuries
- Evidence of strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6/7 ENP/ANP/ECP within an A&E /Urgent care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge//understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Expert clinical knowledge of minor illnesses /injuries
- Demonstrates an understanding of HCPC & NMC Code
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency Care
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Commitment to own personal and professional development
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RN or HCPC
- Advanced Assessment Skills Course
- Minor Ilnesses Course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical practice in minor Ilnessses/injuries
- Evidence of strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6/7 ENP/ANP/ECP within an A&E /Urgent care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge//understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Expert clinical knowledge of minor illnesses /injuries
- Demonstrates an understanding of HCPC & NMC Code
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency Care
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Commitment to own personal and professional development
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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).
