Job summary
To provide advanced levels of autonomous nursing practice to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer both adult and paediatric patients by acting within the parameters of the NMC code of professional conduct and trust guidelines. To provide a service that meets the needs of patients attending the Emergency Department with acute minor injuries and (competency dependent), minor illnesses. This will involve the provision of holistic healthcare for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations using advanced nursing skills. The post holder may take managerial control of the department when required and will take responsibility for specific senior management roles.
Main duties of the job
Using an evidence based approach, assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with minor injuries and illnesses as an autonomous practitioner, including prescribing where necessary.
Work in a collaborative manner with other members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring seamless service delivery for patients.
Be able to plan own workload in an organised and effective manner whilst having an overall awareness of departmental need and adjusting working needs accordingly
To act as a role model and expert resource including in assisting to develop nursing roles according to service development and evolving models of care.
To lead by example ensuring that care is compassionate and caring at all times in line with the trust values.
To promote practice that is dynamic, efficient, innovative and continuously improved in its relevance and responsiveness to the needs of the population.
To act as a champion for the minor injury team, proactively liaising with Emergency Department colleagues, advocating an exceptional minor injury provision that is effective and responsive and that patients and clinicians experience a high standard of communication, care and continuity.
To act as a role model for infection control practice, nutritional standards, medicines management and falls prevention, ensuring best practice in these areas is intrinsic to care delivery.
To regularly participate in clinical supervision and to act as a clinical supervisor to junior staff.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Care provision
To provide a level of advanced knowledge and comprehensive assessment based on specialist body of knowledge.
To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
To be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results including point of care testing and radiography investigations.
To undertake advanced physical assessment and non-medical prescribing in accordance with the Trusts policy to meet clinical needs.
To ensure that patients are informed and consent is gained prior to treatment, investigation, examination and management as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Care provision
To provide a level of advanced knowledge and comprehensive assessment based on specialist body of knowledge.
To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
To be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results including point of care testing and radiography investigations.
To undertake advanced physical assessment and non-medical prescribing in accordance with the Trusts policy to meet clinical needs.
To ensure that patients are informed and consent is gained prior to treatment, investigation, examination and management as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/HCPC registered
- Advanced physical assessment
- Management of minor injury
- IRMER
- ILS/PILS
Desirable
- ALS/EPALS
- Minor illness
- BSc Emergency nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an established ENP in an ED/MIU/WIC
- Management of fractures and dislcoations
- Suturing
- Competent in advanced plastering techniques
- Experience of teaching/mentoring
- Advanced wound care management
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of change management
- Able to use NHS IT systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of service improvement
- Proven ability of interventional skills expected at middle grade medical clinical level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/HCPC registered
- Advanced physical assessment
- Management of minor injury
- IRMER
- ILS/PILS
Desirable
- ALS/EPALS
- Minor illness
- BSc Emergency nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an established ENP in an ED/MIU/WIC
- Management of fractures and dislcoations
- Suturing
- Competent in advanced plastering techniques
- Experience of teaching/mentoring
- Advanced wound care management
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of change management
- Able to use NHS IT systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of service improvement
- Proven ability of interventional skills expected at middle grade medical clinical level
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).
