Job summary
We are seeking to recruit Band 6 Emergency Care Assessment Practitioner in Walsall Healthcare's Emergency Department and have opportunities for those with either Nurse or Paramedic background and have previous Emergency Care experience.
Main duties of the job
This new role is being established in the Emergency Department to support the clinical team in carrying out early initial assessments and support patient pathways through ED. This will be specialising primarily in Triage and Rapid Assessment and Treatment Streams of ED.
About us
You will be developed and supported as part of a new clinical framework established by the ED Matron and ACP Lead, with induction period and clearly defined role descriptor to support your progression in this newly defined role. You will be expected to be a key figure in the leadership of the Rapid Assessment and Treatment Area of ED, providing a Team of clinicians the clinical support that will determine excellent patient care standards.
It is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that is currently developing options for a New Emergency Department Redevelopment. The organisation has been awarded £36m to develop a new state of the art Emergency Department and you will have the opportunity to work within this team to provide solutions to new innovative ways of working and contribute to the project.
As an Emergency Department we are committed to provide high quality care within a demanding service by ensuring our nursing team are proactive and have additional clinical skills to provide individualised patient care for the whole range of presenting conditions, in which you will be expected to continually demonstrate in this role.
You must demonstrate excellent communicate skills, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn to expand your knowledge and skills and be willing to contribute to achieving CQC "Outstanding" Status by 2022.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Department has support of an ED Professional Development Nurse and access to a broad learning environment including courses to increase clinical skills and knowledge this includes ILS/PILS/ TILS/ALS/EPLS /TNCC and in house plaster application course depending on experience. We can offer post registration courses via Wolverhampton University in Emergency care of the child and mentorship. We positively encourage department link nurses and are developing a wide range of departmental champions to promote specialist support within the team. We aim to recruit new Clinicians that will be keen to work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to aid Audits and service developments. In 2019 our department moved forward with their CQC Rating to Requires Improving to Good; we are now looking for candidates that will join our team to move us further to Outstanding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Department has support of an ED Professional Development Nurse and access to a broad learning environment including courses to increase clinical skills and knowledge this includes ILS/PILS/ TILS/ALS/EPLS /TNCC and in house plaster application course depending on experience. We can offer post registration courses via Wolverhampton University in Emergency care of the child and mentorship. We positively encourage department link nurses and are developing a wide range of departmental champions to promote specialist support within the team. We aim to recruit new Clinicians that will be keen to work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to aid Audits and service developments. In 2019 our department moved forward with their CQC Rating to Requires Improving to Good; we are now looking for candidates that will join our team to move us further to Outstanding.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- ENB 199/ evidence of undertaking recognised equivalent specialised course. (or working towards
- Evidence of undertaking recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
- Educated to degree level or evidence of study at degree level.(or masters level)
- Registered with HCPC/ NMC
Desirable
- Emergency Practitioner minor injuries module (LEVEL 6 or 7)
- Emergency Practitioner minor illness module (level 6 or 7)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience within the Emergency Directorate as an ENP / ECP
- Ability to work autonomously and safely within the clinical setting using skills of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to other agencies
SKILLS
Essential
- Additional clinical skills eg; x-ray interpretation/ assessment skills/ patient management.
- Wound assessment/ suturing/ wound management
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound knowledge of minor injuries / Illness assessment and management.
- Sound knowledge of Health promotion, accident prevention
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- ENB 199/ evidence of undertaking recognised equivalent specialised course. (or working towards
- Evidence of undertaking recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
- Educated to degree level or evidence of study at degree level.(or masters level)
- Registered with HCPC/ NMC
Desirable
- Emergency Practitioner minor injuries module (LEVEL 6 or 7)
- Emergency Practitioner minor illness module (level 6 or 7)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience within the Emergency Directorate as an ENP / ECP
- Ability to work autonomously and safely within the clinical setting using skills of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to other agencies
SKILLS
Essential
- Additional clinical skills eg; x-ray interpretation/ assessment skills/ patient management.
- Wound assessment/ suturing/ wound management
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound knowledge of minor injuries / Illness assessment and management.
- Sound knowledge of Health promotion, accident prevention
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
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).
