Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we look for in a successful candidate:

• Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
• Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course; which must include minor injuries.
• Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting and performing the role of a Nurse/Care Practitioner and have the ability to work as a responsible autonomous practitioner in minor injuries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life.
• Be committed and flexible
• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In return, we can offer you:

• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement subject to a maximum payment of £1915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)

• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discounts

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good'

Please apply on line!

Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic
• Autonomous Nurse / Care Practitioner Training e.g. A33 or equivalent.
• Academic studies (level 2/3 or M) in Minor Injury/Minor Illness modules.
• Teaching & Assessing ENB 998 or equivalent.
• Up to date with BLS training
• Up to date mentorship training
• Up to date in IRMER training.

Desirable

• Independent non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Have experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD's) for the supply of medications
• Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively
• Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and incidents.
• Ability to identify staff development needs and conduct peer review.
• Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons

Desirable

• Proven post registration experience in an Emergency Department
• Complaints Management.
• Rota / Health Roster Management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
• Demonstrates expert clinical skills.
• Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence based practice.
• The ability to work autonomously, to meet the individual needs of clients from the age of 1 year; safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds
• The ability to work well within a small team
• Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children.
• High standard of written / computer skills

Desirable

• SystmOne experience or similar systems

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital

King Authur Court

Cheshunt Herts

EN8 8LB

Employer's website

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