Job summary
We
are searching for committed experienced bank staff to work in our
very friendly team at the Caterham Minor Injuries Unit.
If you are an experienced Emergency Nurse
Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner look no further.
The Unit is open 8am 8pm; 7 days per
week; 365 days per year and there is free parking on site.
Staff development is very important to us and continuous professional
development is supported.
We welcome informal visit requests,
please contact us on these email addresses :-
Nicola Parker, Clinical Lead, nicola.parker@nhs.net
Lisa
Wood, Clinical Lead, lisa.wood12@nhs.net
Our
preferred method of contact is by email. Please check your email regularly
following the closing date.
Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Main duties of the job
You must be an autonomous practitioner with the skills to take a full history and examination, request investigations, interpret the results, diagnose, and plan treatment then discharge patients attending with undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor injuries and minor illnesses.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Caterham Minor Injury Unit is a nurse-led unit,
providing a service for the treatment of minor injuries and minor medical
conditions.
You will...
-
Treat people that walk-in who suffer from a minor
injury or minor medical condition and requires attention.
-
Assess, diagnose, treat patients presenting with
minor injury and minor medical conditions.
-
Autonomously take a full history and examination,
request investigations, interpret the results, diagnose, and plan treatment
then discharge patients attending with undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor
injuries and minor illnesses.
-
Be flexible in shift/working patterns.
-
Be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of
the Unit, and the supervision of the junior and training Emergency Nurse
Practitioners.
-
Be responsible for the management of the Unit in
the absence of the Lead ENP.
-
Take responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of
high standards of nursing care and effective development of high quality evidence-based
innovative practice.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Caterham Minor Injury Unit is a nurse-led unit,
providing a service for the treatment of minor injuries and minor medical
conditions.
You will...
-
Treat people that walk-in who suffer from a minor
injury or minor medical condition and requires attention.
-
Assess, diagnose, treat patients presenting with
minor injury and minor medical conditions.
-
Autonomously take a full history and examination,
request investigations, interpret the results, diagnose, and plan treatment
then discharge patients attending with undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor
injuries and minor illnesses.
-
Be flexible in shift/working patterns.
-
Be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of
the Unit, and the supervision of the junior and training Emergency Nurse
Practitioners.
-
Be responsible for the management of the Unit in
the absence of the Lead ENP.
-
Take responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of
high standards of nursing care and effective development of high quality evidence-based
innovative practice.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to cope under stress
- Assertiveness
- Approachable
- Flexible approach to working
- Good organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered First Level Nurse / Paramedic
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration
- Emergency nurse practitioner qualification / Paramedic Practitioner qualification
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Demonstrates clear evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescriber
- Evidence of level 7 training related to urgent care
- Foundation Management course
Skills
Essential
- Clinical expertise in minor injury and minor ailment assessment and treatment
- Leadership skills and the ability to manage junior staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision making, prioritising and problem solving skills
- IT literate
- Able to assess patients that require emergency treatment and give emergency first aid.
Desirable
- Awareness of management practice e.g. change management, motivation, morale and staff appraisals, research evaluation and audit skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to Plaster, Suture, dress wounds
- Able to interpret x-rays
- Has worked using PGDs
Experience
Essential
- Worked in ED/UTC/MIU as a ENP/ECP autonomously.
- Has previously worked in triage/steaming
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience of developing services
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to cope under stress
- Assertiveness
- Approachable
- Flexible approach to working
- Good organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered First Level Nurse / Paramedic
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration
- Emergency nurse practitioner qualification / Paramedic Practitioner qualification
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Demonstrates clear evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescriber
- Evidence of level 7 training related to urgent care
- Foundation Management course
Skills
Essential
- Clinical expertise in minor injury and minor ailment assessment and treatment
- Leadership skills and the ability to manage junior staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision making, prioritising and problem solving skills
- IT literate
- Able to assess patients that require emergency treatment and give emergency first aid.
Desirable
- Awareness of management practice e.g. change management, motivation, morale and staff appraisals, research evaluation and audit skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to Plaster, Suture, dress wounds
- Able to interpret x-rays
- Has worked using PGDs
Experience
Essential
- Worked in ED/UTC/MIU as a ENP/ECP autonomously.
- Has previously worked in triage/steaming
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience of developing services
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).
