Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Emergency Practitioner who is either a Registered Nurse or Paramedic - who can Independently assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients in our Minor Injury Unit.
Working in our Minor injury Unit within the Emergency Department across 7 days of the week. Shift patterns between 10 and 12 hours, and between 07.00 and 23.00.
We strongly believe in outstanding patient care and want to attract like-minded people to help us maintain this supportive and enjoyable place to work. Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, motivated, clinically strong candidates with experience in the Emergency Medicine and with an appetite for innovation for change and service improvement.
You will be expected to function effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment without compromising essential standards of care and professionalism.
You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about Emergency care and ENP/ECP practice.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide clear and effective leadership.
- To participate in assessment, planning and delivery of direct patient care across the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Unit and Minor Injuries Unit (referred to as the department throughout this document) in the Trust.
- To be fully accountable and responsible for shift management.
- Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients in specific client groups.
- Manage see and treat environment safely, ensure safe and effective practice at all times from all key personnel working within that area.
- To work in collaboration with the Ward manager and Clinical Matron to ensure the delivery of high calibre of evidence based patient care, and to encourage and develop a flexible work force through the efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources.
- To initiate, promote and maintain high standards of practice within the team in line with departmental requirements.
- To provide clinical expertise both on shift and when representing the department.
- To manage all resources effectively and within budget parameters.
- To actively participate in audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide clear and effective leadership.
- To participate in assessment, planning and delivery of direct patient care across the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Unit and Minor Injuries Unit (referred to as the department throughout this document) in the Trust.
- To be fully accountable and responsible for shift management.
- Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients in specific client groups.
- Manage see and treat environment safely, ensure safe and effective practice at all times from all key personnel working within that area.
- To work in collaboration with the Ward manager and Clinical Matron to ensure the delivery of high calibre of evidence based patient care, and to encourage and develop a flexible work force through the efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources.
- To initiate, promote and maintain high standards of practice within the team in line with departmental requirements.
- To provide clinical expertise both on shift and when representing the department.
- To manage all resources effectively and within budget parameters.
- To actively participate in audit.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- ENP course / APICA or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters or working towards one
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in ED or urgent care
Desirable
- Area of particular interest within ED/service development
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years at band 6
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- ENP course / APICA or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters or working towards one
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in ED or urgent care
Desirable
- Area of particular interest within ED/service development
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years at band 6
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).
