Trainee Emergency Practitioner ENP/ECP Adult Emergency Department

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Emergency Practitioner ENP/ECP Adult Emergency Department.

Our Emergency Department has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Emergency Nurse and/or paramedic, to undertake a structured, supervised trainee role which will include undertaking the APICA module at UWE to become a qualified autonomous practitioner within the Bristol Royal Infirmary Emergency Department.

Due to the expansion of the team and an enlarged ED footprint, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our brilliant team of supportive, enthusiastic and friendly autonomous practitioners

If you are:

A nurse or paramedic with relevant experience working in urgent or emergency department settings
Experienced in managing a wide range of patients presenting with injury and illness
Keen to develop your scope of practice, depth of knowledge and clinical expertise including history taking, clinical examination, clinical reasoning and decision making skills
Looking to join an exceptional ED multidisciplinary team

Then this is the post you have been looking for!

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Bristol, you will be working in the gateway to the glorious South West. Bristol is a city with great green credentials, excellent bus services and many cycle lanes which will allow you to experience 'the best city to live in the UK' as voted by The Sunday Times.

Main duties of the job

Our ENP/ECP team in this inner city ED comprises 23 autonomous practitioners delivering a high quality 24-hour service 7 days a week.

There is protected teaching each week, and a supportive culture in which to learn new skills. There are a variety of roles in the team which everyone rotates through; clinician, streaming, and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

The ED has strong links with the local university and the Emergency Practitioner course, and MSc in Advanced Practice.

The successful candidate will be offered a 12 month fixed term contract, during which, they will be expected to complete the APICA course, and then the departmental capabilities which underpin the role. During the 12 months the candidate will be supported by a mentor and will be working at AFC Band 6. Successful completion will result in progression to an AFC Band 7 position.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-M-2478-IK

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Innovative
Being a good team player
Personal insight and awareness
Pro-active
Enthusiastic and motivated
Flexible
Dynamic
Being fair
Good communication
Demonstrates ability to take over responsibility and accountability
Assertiveness
Resilience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Proven track record in Urgent/Emergency care, leadership and change management
Experience in working as an RN/Paramedic in an Urgent care or Emergency Department setting
Clinical expertise including history taking and clinical examination skills
Demonstrated ability to support colleagues
Proven evidence of educational support to others
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively

Desirable

Competence in wound management assessment and closure

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Health Care Professional
NMC/HCPC/Registration
Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in the specialist area
Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Working towards masters in Advanced Practice

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Innovative
Being a good team player
Personal insight and awareness
Pro-active
Enthusiastic and motivated
Flexible
Dynamic
Being fair
Good communication
Demonstrates ability to take over responsibility and accountability
Assertiveness
Resilience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Proven track record in Urgent/Emergency care, leadership and change management
Experience in working as an RN/Paramedic in an Urgent care or Emergency Department setting
Clinical expertise including history taking and clinical examination skills
Demonstrated ability to support colleagues
Proven evidence of educational support to others
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively

Desirable

Competence in wound management assessment and closure

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Health Care Professional
NMC/HCPC/Registration
Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in the specialist area
Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Working towards masters in Advanced Practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).