Job summary
We are a busy Emergency Department based on two sites Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax and the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary seeing approximately 140,000 per annum. Both of our departments have a separate minor injury stream which runs from 08.00 - 23.00 hours daily.
The minor injury service is currently nurse led with senior clinician input on site where required.
We are looking for a dynamic, hard-working member of staff to join our friendly and pro-active nurse lead team.
Our department provides a supportive work environment, and we are committed to staff development.
We are currently going through reconfiguration of both A&E departments; this is an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in the development of our minor injuries service in two brand new A&E departments.
Main duties of the job
Part Time - 30 hours maximum
We seek an individual who has completed their minor injury training or is part way through the course and is keen to further develop their minor injury skills and experience. Applications from EPs with a NMP qualification are particularly welcome.
We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals who have completed their minor injuries accredited course.
The candidate can start as a junior EP (band 6) and work through a progression pathway to senior EP (band 7).
We are also accepting applications from senior ENP who can start the role at band 7, subject to experience.
About us
The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism respect and dignity.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
As we often have many applicants for jobs at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to see, treat and discharge minor injury patients attending the Emergency Department. You will need to be flexible with regards to shift patterns and work location across our sites.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and show the ability to exercise good clinical judgement and to develop further both clinically and academically where required, as we strive to develop our workforce and work environment, in order to meet future demands on the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to see, treat and discharge minor injury patients attending the Emergency Department. You will need to be flexible with regards to shift patterns and work location across our sites.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and show the ability to exercise good clinical judgement and to develop further both clinically and academically where required, as we strive to develop our workforce and work environment, in order to meet future demands on the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level Registration with NMC
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
Desirable
- Completion of the minor injury accredited course
- Completion of Minor Illness accredited course
- Non-medical Prescriber
Knowledge, Experience & Experitse
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience and in-depth knowledge related to the service being applied for.
- Experience working within frailty or older people
Desirable
- Experience in mental health assessment
- Wound closure and cleaning experience
- XRAY interpretation
- Plastering Experience
- Proven record of clinical leadership
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work in a complex, changing and challenging environment
- Motivated to take on the challenges of developing and embedding a new role in the face of challenges this will bring
- Able to work under pressure and to deal with emergency situations safely and effectively
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level Registration with NMC
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
Desirable
- Completion of the minor injury accredited course
- Completion of Minor Illness accredited course
- Non-medical Prescriber
Knowledge, Experience & Experitse
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience and in-depth knowledge related to the service being applied for.
- Experience working within frailty or older people
Desirable
- Experience in mental health assessment
- Wound closure and cleaning experience
- XRAY interpretation
- Plastering Experience
- Proven record of clinical leadership
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work in a complex, changing and challenging environment
- Motivated to take on the challenges of developing and embedding a new role in the face of challenges this will bring
- Able to work under pressure and to deal with emergency situations safely and effectively
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Huddersfield / Halifax
Huddersfield / Halifax
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
