Job summary
The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of patients in the Urgent care who who may present with Minor illnesses and/or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge as indicated as well as maintaining comprehensive patient records.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of patients in the Urgent care who who may present with Minor illnesses and/or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge as indicated as well as maintaining comprehensive patient records.To refer appropriately to senior team, medical teams and multi-disciplinary professionals where a second opinion is required.Ensuring that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with NMC/ HCPC standards, Trust policies and use of the electronic patient records system.
Work within local protocols, guidelines, PGDs (Patient Group Directives).To work flexibly, including a shift pattern that covers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the Service Manager and Lead Nurse in delivering and promoting the needs of the service.
To provide clinical supervision /mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners.
Recognise and work within one's own competence and professional code of conduct as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and other Health Care Professions (HCPC).
Be an effective role model and expert resource for nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Help to provide education and training both formally and informally to colleagues.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited minor injuries qualifications
- Active first level registration with the NMC/HCPC
- ILS
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- ALS
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a care setting that provides care to patients with minor injuries or illness.
- Experience of delivering care in line with national clinical and operational targets.
- Advanced wound care management/closure skills
- X-Ray interpretation skills to recognise and manage limb fractures
- Expert knowledge on the clinical management of minor injury and illness conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Urgent Treatment Centre
- Experience of working in an emergency department or primary care practice
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of professional responsibilities of management of Patient Group Directions
Desirable
- Knowledge of national agenda on Integrated Urgent Care / UTC's
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to teach / mentor staff
- Excellent patient and multidisciplinary team communications skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited minor injuries qualifications
- Active first level registration with the NMC/HCPC
- ILS
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- ALS
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a care setting that provides care to patients with minor injuries or illness.
- Experience of delivering care in line with national clinical and operational targets.
- Advanced wound care management/closure skills
- X-Ray interpretation skills to recognise and manage limb fractures
- Expert knowledge on the clinical management of minor injury and illness conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Urgent Treatment Centre
- Experience of working in an emergency department or primary care practice
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of professional responsibilities of management of Patient Group Directions
Desirable
- Knowledge of national agenda on Integrated Urgent Care / UTC's
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to teach / mentor staff
- Excellent patient and multidisciplinary team communications skills
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).
