Job summary
We are relaunching our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Watford Hospital, working together with our Emergency Department. As part of this relaunch, we have several new and expanded roles coming up, and we are looking for passionate, skilled clinicians to help shape the next chapter of urgent care at West Herts.
We're recruiting:
Adult and Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioners / Emergency Care Practitioners (ENPs/ECPs)
This isn't business as usual. We're building a model of urgent care that is safe, responsive, and future-focused, and we want you to be part of it.
At West Herts, momentum matters. We are proud to have been recognised nationally with:
o HSJ Trust of the Yearo HSJ Performance Recovery Award
These awards reflect what we already know: when our teams come together with shared purpose, we deliver outstanding improvement and exceptional care for our communities. Now we're taking that same ambition and energy into the relaunch of our UTC.
Main duties of the job
This isn't simply reopening a service, it's a chance to create something stronger.
The UTC relaunch brings an opportunity to:o improve patient experience at the front dooro streamline pathways and support better flow with EDo deliver high quality, timely care for adults and childreno strengthen clinical leadership and decision-making in urgent careo develop innovative practice and new ways of working
We are looking for ENP/ECPs who feel energised by improvement, who want to shape services rather than just work within them, and who take pride in delivering excellent patient care.
If you are looking for a place where change is happening, where your contribution will be valued, and where your leadership can make a visible difference, West Herts is that place.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At West Herts you can expect: visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice a culture where your expertise is respected and your ideas are welcomed multi-professional working with shared decision-making opportunities for development, education, and progression an environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Most importantly, youll be empowered to practise at the top of your licence, to make autonomous decisions, and to lead improvements that matter.
Who were looking for
We are looking for clinicians who are: clinically strong and patient-focused calm, confident decision-makers excited by improvement and innovation passionate about urgent care committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues
If you want to feel valued, supported and inspired at work, and you want to work somewhere that believes in developing people as much as it believes in delivering performance, we encourage you to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At West Herts you can expect: visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice a culture where your expertise is respected and your ideas are welcomed multi-professional working with shared decision-making opportunities for development, education, and progression an environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Most importantly, youll be empowered to practise at the top of your licence, to make autonomous decisions, and to lead improvements that matter.
Who were looking for
We are looking for clinicians who are: clinically strong and patient-focused calm, confident decision-makers excited by improvement and innovation passionate about urgent care committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues
If you want to feel valued, supported and inspired at work, and you want to work somewhere that believes in developing people as much as it believes in delivering performance, we encourage you to apply.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Paramedic, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) with current registration with HCPC/NMC (or equivalent)
- Accredited ENP/ECP qualification
- Evidence of post Registration development at Masters level
- Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Full Masters' degree
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members
- Knowledge of NHS Urgent Care Strategy, UTC service models, and national guidance (e.g. NICE, RCEM)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Urgent and Emergency care UTC standards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience in urgent, emergency, or acute care settings
- Experience of autonomous clinical practice and managing full episodes of patient care
- Ability to provide clinical leadership within the UTC environment
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior clinicians and students
Desirable
- Experience of working across networks
- Evidence of autonomous clinical practice in emergency or urgent care settings
- Experience in audit, research, or quality improvement activity
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Paramedic, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) with current registration with HCPC/NMC (or equivalent)
- Accredited ENP/ECP qualification
- Evidence of post Registration development at Masters level
- Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Full Masters' degree
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members
- Knowledge of NHS Urgent Care Strategy, UTC service models, and national guidance (e.g. NICE, RCEM)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Urgent and Emergency care UTC standards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience in urgent, emergency, or acute care settings
- Experience of autonomous clinical practice and managing full episodes of patient care
- Ability to provide clinical leadership within the UTC environment
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior clinicians and students
Desirable
- Experience of working across networks
- Evidence of autonomous clinical practice in emergency or urgent care settings
- Experience in audit, research, or quality improvement activity
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).
