Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) (XR06)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened up for dynamic, motivated and innovative Emergency Nurse Practitioners / Urgent Care Practitioners / Trainee Practitioners to join our team of highly skilled staff. These positions would be suitable for those who wish to further their careers within a hospital environment where clinical roles are rapidly advancing in order to meet the challenges of the new NHS. This post has recently opened up opportunities to Allied Health Professionals who also wish to work in the Emergency Department Setting utilising skills and knowledge obtained having undertaken a qualification or willing to undertake a course in the Management of Minor Injuries and are permitted by their qualification under the HCPC to administer and supply PGDs.

Main duties of the job

These posts will offer the right candidates the exciting opportunity to extend their practice and deliver high quality care to service users attending the Minor Injuries Units. Candidates will autonomously assess, diagnose, treat and discharge or refer patients according to their clinical condition. As a trainee the candidates will be trained in the management of minor injuries and supported to gain relevant competencies while attending university and gaining their qualification and also work under supervision in the clinical setting.

About us

We are looking to recruit additional members of staff to our Minor Injuries services within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Minor Injuries Units is located at the Leeds General Infirmary where we see and treat over 70,000 patients per year. We have recently reopened the Minor Injuries services at St James Hospital.

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Date posted

08 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-URG-0099

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

All positions will require working a flexible shift pattern to meet the needs of the service 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Cross site working (LGI and SJUH) applies to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All positions will require working a flexible shift pattern to meet the needs of the service 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Cross site working (LGI and SJUH) applies to this post.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

The successful applicants will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and The Leeds Way Values

Experience

Essential

Extended experience at Band 5 or equivalent in a First Contact setting, minimum 3 years post registration experience

Desirable

Have the competence to diagnose Adult and Paediatric X-Rays independently

Qualifications

Essential

Have a recognised qualification in Management of Minor Injuries Or be willing to undertake the Minor Injuries Course
Be an Allied Health Professional who is able to administer and supply PGDs
Agree to undertake and pass a recognised x-ray interpretation course within 18 months of commencing employment unless competent at time of appointment
Registered Nurse (Level 1) (For registered Nurses)

Desirable

Have an additional qualification in Management of Minor Illness
Have a recognised Teaching qualification

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

The successful applicants will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and The Leeds Way Values

Experience

Essential

Extended experience at Band 5 or equivalent in a First Contact setting, minimum 3 years post registration experience

Desirable

Have the competence to diagnose Adult and Paediatric X-Rays independently

Qualifications

Essential

Have a recognised qualification in Management of Minor Injuries Or be willing to undertake the Minor Injuries Course
Be an Allied Health Professional who is able to administer and supply PGDs
Agree to undertake and pass a recognised x-ray interpretation course within 18 months of commencing employment unless competent at time of appointment
Registered Nurse (Level 1) (For registered Nurses)

Desirable

Have an additional qualification in Management of Minor Illness
Have a recognised Teaching qualification

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)