Job summary
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner [ENP] is a key role in our nurse-led Minor Injury Unit. The ENP is a highly specialised Practitioner who will function as an autonomous practitioner, independently assessing, diagnosing and treating patients who attend with minor injuries, across the full scope of practice as defined in the Agored Cymru Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (Wales) programme (referred to as the Agored L7 Diploma).
Please note this post is only suitable for qualified emergency nurse practitioners who hold the Agored Level 7 Diploma or equivalent qualification
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a keen mentor/ clinical supervisor for trainee ENPs/triage nurses and health care support workers.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit, which includes being responsible for providing and ensuring all patients within the unit have quality care and for minimising clinical risk through their management and leadership role. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and management to the nursing team within the unit.
Person centeredness is at the heart of everything we do and the role will support nurses to both develop a nursing service that prioritises the care needs of patients and their families as well as enabling a positive experience for all. This is a key role in bringing nurses together around a shared vision in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and always improving.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
- In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
- In receipt of or working toward Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role).
- In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio.
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
- Experience in staff management and professional development
- Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
- Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
- Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Can demonstrate SBU values
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
- In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
- In receipt of or working toward Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role).
- In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio.
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
- Experience in staff management and professional development
- Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
- Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
- Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Can demonstrate SBU values
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
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).
