Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee Emergency Nurse Practitioners to join our nurse led unscheduled Walk in Centre in South Pembrokeshire. Situated within the picturesque town of Tenby, the Walk in Centre provides treatment and advice for a range of minor injuries, illnesses and general health problems to both local residents and people visiting on holiday. The service is open Monday to Friday including bank holidays.
You will develop skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge/transfer of patients under supervision and in accordance with agreed clinical guidelines though clinical practice and completion of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner course. The course is due to start in September 7th, 2023, and will run for 22 weeks with a mix of hybrid face to face and online training.
Commencement of the ENP course will be a requirement for successful applicants to undertake in September 2023.
The successful applicant will join a friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic team providing autonomous assessment and management of patients presenting to the department with minor injuries and illnesses.
As part of this role, there will be opportunity and an expectation to work with with the acute response team during periods of escalation, building on the skills you will develop through the ENP training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner in the care and management of patients presenting to the Walk in Centre with minor injuries and conditions.
They will be instrumental in supporting the development of a team culture that improves quality and enhances the patient experience.You will be an experienced registered nurse who can practice, without direct supervision, as an independent healthcare practitioner providing a high standard of care to patients who present with minor injuries and illness. You will be confident and able to assess patients, plan their care, administer treatment and discharge or refer them on as appropriate, ensuring that high quality, safe, appropriate and effective clinical care is provided to service users.
You will be:Registered Adult Nurse NMC level 1 or equivalentExperience and an interest in developing skills and experience in management of minor injuries and illnesses.Excellent interpersonal skillsHave a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues for children and adultWillingness to commence the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Qualification in September 2023
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 24th August 2023
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration) with post registration experience
- Educated to Degree plus diploma level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Commitment to complete Agored Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (Wales) QCF within agreed timeframe
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze)
- Valid Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Knowledge of emergency/minor injury nursing
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of higher level of practice development within specialist area
- Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Life Support (PLS)
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
- Irmer certificate
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Emergency Department Urgent Care or Minor Injury setting
- Experienced in using the Manchester Triage Model
Desirable
- Teaching and education assessment experience
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration) with post registration experience
- Educated to Degree plus diploma level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Commitment to complete Agored Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (Wales) QCF within agreed timeframe
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze)
- Valid Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Knowledge of emergency/minor injury nursing
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of higher level of practice development within specialist area
- Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Life Support (PLS)
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
- Irmer certificate
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Emergency Department Urgent Care or Minor Injury setting
- Experienced in using the Manchester Triage Model
Desirable
- Teaching and education assessment experience
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
