Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Development Role
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Job summary
1WTE which will include one study day per week at UWE - full and part time hours considered
Permanent position commencing September 2023, Band 6 whilst attending UWE & on successful completion of competencies & assessments to increase to Band 7
Due to our ongoing commitment in supporting & developing staff in the Children's Emergency Department an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) development role.
The Children's Emergency Department see just under 50000 children from Bristol and the surrounding area. We are a major trauma centre for the Severn & Wessex Peninsulas with all specialities based within the Children's Hospital. As a ENP you will be exposed to a diverse variety of presentations - medical, surgical and orthopaedic with opportunities to be involved in audit, research & ongoing departmental developments.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will develop and expand their knowledge, attending the Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment Reasoning & Differential Diagnosis module at University West of England (UWE). This 40-credit module will prepare you to take a focused history; examine patients using a systems-based approach; request appropriate diagnostic tests; interpret these; make a differential diagnosis & construct an evidenced based management plan for a range of patients presenting with an undifferentiated range of symptoms. This will require demonstration of a higher degree of complex decision-making skills, expertise & knowledge in managing risk and diagnostics effectively & safely in the clinical context & environment within which you work. Throughout the duration of the course you will work clinically in the Children's Emergency Department with full mentorship & supervision from Band 7 ENP & Consultant team & one day per week at UWE. During weeks where there is no scheduled time at UWE you will work clinically for the full contracted hours to further the opportunities & become a competent & confident autonomous ENP.
Successful applicants will need to have a minimum of 4 years Paediatric Emergency Care experience or with a combination of paediatric emergency care and critical care. You must be able to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and managerial skills. Any relevant CPD study at Degree or Masters level will further enhance application.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-WC-5245-SL
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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