Job summary
The post holder will be based in the UTC within their base site, with the possibility of future cross site working and study. This clinically focussed role will encompass the skills ofMinor illness and Minor injury assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Once the Level 7 study and regional Minor injuries/illness course has been successfully completed, the Practitioner will progress to band 7 post ED review panel. There are further opportunities to later credential within the UEC environment or to move to the ED environment and credential with RCEM in the Majors setting.
This post can also be filled by a band 7 Practitioner who has already meet the requirements.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside previous/current ED experience.
This role requires NMC or HCPC registration
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To be actively involved in managing the care of patients within the Emergency Department.
- To undertake a physical assessment and examination of patients in order to make a differential diagnosis and implement an appropriate management plan.
- Order appropriate investigations as determined by physical examination, interpret the results and act appropriately on the findings.
- Make independent, autonomous clinical decisions relating to patient condition and treatment/care. May require some supervision and will be expected to obtain support from senior members of staff to make decisions, which may be outside scope of clinical knowledge.
- Following training independently prescribe appropriate medications within agreed formulary.
- To provide individualised health promotion and education to patients.
- To record assessment findings and management plans in a timely manner with the patients' medical notes
About us
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both patients and staff
- Ability to initiate self-directed learning
- Committed to on-going career development
- Recognises own limitations
- Can demonstrate team working
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to work flexible shift patterns including 24/7 working
Desirable
- Knowledge of EPR and VuePACS
- Knowledge of SystemOne
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of code of professional conduct
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of clinical governance framework
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology with ability and willingness to further advance this
Desirable
- Evidence of up to date knowledge of advanced practice
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound clinical skills and knowledge.
- Ability to document clinical care given.
- Able to use computers to input clinical data.
- Able to demonstrate problem solving skills.
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously without supervision.
- Ability to apply back slabs using Plaster of Paris
- Ability to close wounds using a variety of methods including glue, steristrips, staples and suturing.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in an emergency care setting.
- Evidence of knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
- Evidence of knowledge of caring for people who have minor injuries/illness
- Evidence of experience of performing triage in an emergency care setting.
- Evidence of experience of teaching and assessing.
- Knowledge of emergency protocols / pathways for emergency and urgent care patients
Desirable
- Experience of managing defined caseload of emergency and urgent treatment patients
- Experience of managing flow and emergency care targets.
- Participation in research and audit and appraisal of evidence
- Completion of emergency nurse competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with a professional body such as the NMC/HCPC
- Willingness to work towards Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice course (or working towards)
- Willingness to work towards independence in Interpretation of X-rays
- English at GCSE C grade or equivalent
- Maths at GCSE C Grade or equivalent
Desirable
- Accredited teaching and assessing qualification
- Accredited Minor illness/injury course
- Accredited Physical Assessment course
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both patients and staff
- Ability to initiate self-directed learning
- Committed to on-going career development
- Recognises own limitations
- Can demonstrate team working
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to work flexible shift patterns including 24/7 working
Desirable
- Knowledge of EPR and VuePACS
- Knowledge of SystemOne
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of code of professional conduct
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of clinical governance framework
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology with ability and willingness to further advance this
Desirable
- Evidence of up to date knowledge of advanced practice
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound clinical skills and knowledge.
- Ability to document clinical care given.
- Able to use computers to input clinical data.
- Able to demonstrate problem solving skills.
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously without supervision.
- Ability to apply back slabs using Plaster of Paris
- Ability to close wounds using a variety of methods including glue, steristrips, staples and suturing.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in an emergency care setting.
- Evidence of knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
- Evidence of knowledge of caring for people who have minor injuries/illness
- Evidence of experience of performing triage in an emergency care setting.
- Evidence of experience of teaching and assessing.
- Knowledge of emergency protocols / pathways for emergency and urgent care patients
Desirable
- Experience of managing defined caseload of emergency and urgent treatment patients
- Experience of managing flow and emergency care targets.
- Participation in research and audit and appraisal of evidence
- Completion of emergency nurse competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with a professional body such as the NMC/HCPC
- Willingness to work towards Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice course (or working towards)
- Willingness to work towards independence in Interpretation of X-rays
- English at GCSE C grade or equivalent
- Maths at GCSE C Grade or equivalent
Desirable
- Accredited teaching and assessing qualification
- Accredited Minor illness/injury course
- Accredited Physical Assessment course
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).
