Job summary
We have opportunities for a Band 7 Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner) to join our supportive nurse led team at the Finchley Walk in Centre. You will be joining an innovative team leading the way in delivering community minor injury and illness services.
What do you need to join our team?
- A minor injury and illness nurse practitioner / ECP with the experience, knowledge base, and decision-making skills required, to work autonomously with adults and children.
- Current Professional registration.
- Either Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc/ PG-dip (or working towards) or accredited minor injuries and minor illness qualifications are essential for this post.
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a community and/ or emergency setting.
- Skills in Xray interpretation, fracture management and wound closure would be highly desirable.
- An independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification would be advantageous.
- CLCH urgent care centres cultivate a strong ethos of learning and development, therefore candidates without all the required qualifications, who demonstrate a willingness to work towards them, may be considered. This may require starting at Band 6 but with a clear path towards progression to Band 7.
Main duties of the job
If you have these skills, why join CLCH?
- CLCH Walk in Centres were rated as good in our last CQC inspection and focus on giving a high-quality service to patients. Both centres have X-ray facilities enabling a wide range of clinical experience.
- Working with a team of nurses and doctors, our urgent care services offer an educationally focused environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop a repertoire of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge, through work-based education and training.
- The opportunity to develop skills, such as mentoring our trainee nurse practitioners and to have the support and supervision of advanced clinical practitioners in the service.
- A clear career structure with opportunity to progress to senior 8a clinical nurse consultant roles in our departments.
- A range of employee benefits. There is free parking available on-site and tube station is located reasonably nearby. Flexible working and part time positions may be considered.
If you do not meet the criteria above but wish to be considered for a Trainee Band 6 post, please complete apply but clearly highlight in your application that you are applying for a B6 post as otherwise you would not be shortlisted.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide high quality evidence-based care to patients attending with injuries and undifferentiated health problems. The post holder will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner delivering care to our
- Utilising expert diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning to provide autonomous, unscheduled care for patients presenting with acute undifferentiated conditions (most commonly minor injuries and ailments although some patients attending may present with complex health needs and / or acute on chronic conditions).
- The post holder will deliver care in collaboration with Emergency services, other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary
- To work in association with colleagues, including doctors and trainee ACPs, in defining standards of care and practice aimed at maintaining, developing or improving
- To work in collaboration with our other CLCH walk in centres/UCCs, including occasional cross cover to other sites.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide high quality evidence-based care to patients attending with injuries and undifferentiated health problems. The post holder will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner delivering care to our
- Utilising expert diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning to provide autonomous, unscheduled care for patients presenting with acute undifferentiated conditions (most commonly minor injuries and ailments although some patients attending may present with complex health needs and / or acute on chronic conditions).
- The post holder will deliver care in collaboration with Emergency services, other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary
- To work in association with colleagues, including doctors and trainee ACPs, in defining standards of care and practice aimed at maintaining, developing or improving
- To work in collaboration with our other CLCH walk in centres/UCCs, including occasional cross cover to other sites.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration / Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at Masters level in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or willingness to work towards an MSc in Advanced Practice
- Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
- Qualification in prehospital care or community care
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning
- University accredited Minor injuries Module
- Paediatric Nurse Practitioner qualification
- University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration / Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at Masters level in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or willingness to work towards an MSc in Advanced Practice
- Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
- Qualification in prehospital care or community care
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning
- University accredited Minor injuries Module
- Paediatric Nurse Practitioner qualification
- University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
