Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the emergency nurse practitioner team. We will be offering a Band 7 "Annex U" training contract.
(Opportunity dependant on experience)
Main duties of the job
To operate autonomously, assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients within scope of practice. (Emergency Nurse Practitioner)
Refer patients to specialist clinical teams when appropriate
To be responsible for the management and leadership of the Unit on a daily basis.
Carries out nursing procedures.
Provides clinical leadership and mentorship to other staff and students.
Manages staff, including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection.
Deputise for Clinical Matron in her absence.
Authorised signatory for time sheets.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Developing Autonomous Practice in Emergency Care. (NH330)
- Managing learning through Mentorship level 3 (NA371) or the equivalent
- Diploma or equivalent level of experience and training appropriate to the Emergency Specialism.
- Awareness of current professional, research and practice issues
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- D32/33 assessment in NVQ. Additional area related courses
- Management Qualification/ Evidence of management experience.
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months experience at Band 6 in a relevant or complementary environment
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Experience and evidence of involvement in a change initiative.
Desirable
- Experience of audit.
- Awareness of resource management issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Developing Autonomous Practice in Emergency Care. (NH330)
- Managing learning through Mentorship level 3 (NA371) or the equivalent
- Diploma or equivalent level of experience and training appropriate to the Emergency Specialism.
- Awareness of current professional, research and practice issues
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- D32/33 assessment in NVQ. Additional area related courses
- Management Qualification/ Evidence of management experience.
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months experience at Band 6 in a relevant or complementary environment
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Experience and evidence of involvement in a change initiative.
Desirable
- Experience of audit.
- Awareness of resource management issues.
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).
