Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term contract as a Emergency Nurse Practitioner team to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with minor injuries/illness.

You must work within your own professional scope of practice by acknowledging your limitations as an ENP and when appropriate seek senior and specialist advice. This adverts welcomes individuals that would require a trainee post.

You will be dynamic and proactive in pioneering the role of ENP in response to the challenging health care needs and advances in practice.

Support the development and implementation of high quality Emergency Care in the Trust and demonstrate clinical skills and competence to provide care for the patient including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

Demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care including assessment and diagnostic skills and work collaboratively within the health care teams to meet clinical needs of the patient supported by pathways of care.

Deliver a professional approach to the provision of high quality nursing interventions, acting as a role model to junior.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate clinical knowledge and expertise at the level of advanced practice relevant to the role.

Work Autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat minor injuries / minor illness in accordance with current clinical guidelines, best practice within scope of practice

Refer to appropriate specialties for follow up or admission as relevant.

Will be able to prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs in accordance with national and local guidelines, and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Ensures the use of evidence based care in the delivery of care

Maintain effective communication links within the department, with other health care professional and members of the multi-disciplinary

Communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious condition related information to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

Analyse and compare highly complex facts and situations and be able to convey that analysis at all levels within the organisation and beyond.

This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.

You will be expected to perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management, within scope of the role including Navigation.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MED-BA-1107

Job locations

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description listed below.

For further information please contact Leigh-Anne Fray via email

leigh-anne.fray@nhs.net or on 01268 524900 2846

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description listed below.

For further information please contact Leigh-Anne Fray via email

leigh-anne.fray@nhs.net or on 01268 524900 2846

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Nurse on the Live NMC Register (General Adult Branch)
Advanced management of minor injury / minor illness course level 6 / 7 or Psychophysiology and diagnostics for Advanced practice or Advanced skills in clinical assessment
Substantial experience within Emergency care environment.
Proven management skills, effective organisational abilities and leadership skills.
Evidence of continuing professional development including extended skills
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to cope under pressure.
Ability to help build effective working relationships at all levels within and outside the hospital.
Assist patients with physical movement
The role requires the post holder to be flexible to work shifts including Long days, long lates and twilight's including weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable

ALS/EALS /TNCC / ATNC
Advanced non-medical prescriber
Acute Care Course
Interpretation of diagnostics
2 years at band 6 or above in emergency/ urgent care center
Plaster trained Wound Closure Venepuncture and Cannulation
To understand own scope of practice and limitations and seek advice and support as required.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Nurse on the Live NMC Register (General Adult Branch)
Advanced management of minor injury / minor illness course level 6 / 7 or Psychophysiology and diagnostics for Advanced practice or Advanced skills in clinical assessment
Substantial experience within Emergency care environment.
Proven management skills, effective organisational abilities and leadership skills.
Evidence of continuing professional development including extended skills
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to cope under pressure.
Ability to help build effective working relationships at all levels within and outside the hospital.
Assist patients with physical movement
The role requires the post holder to be flexible to work shifts including Long days, long lates and twilight's including weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable

ALS/EALS /TNCC / ATNC
Advanced non-medical prescriber
Acute Care Course
Interpretation of diagnostics
2 years at band 6 or above in emergency/ urgent care center
Plaster trained Wound Closure Venepuncture and Cannulation
To understand own scope of practice and limitations and seek advice and support as required.

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)