Emergency Nurse Practitioner/EP

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Community Urgent Care Service are looking to recruit Emergency Nurse Practitioners/Emergency Practitioners across our Minor Injury Units in the beautiful county of Somerset.

You'll be a qualified ENP/EP with non-medical prescribing working with a team of ENPS who deliver high-quality care within our busy Minor Injury's Unit.

Working with us you will be part of our Dynamic team with a broad scope of advanced practice including injury and illness. We embrace the variety and challenge of this role and it means we learn something new every day. We welcome applicants with a specialist interest in Emergency Care.

We have a supportive senior nursing and leadership team who actively encourage innovation and education in order to achieve the highest standards of care and have a comprehensive CPD programme.

If you have now decided this role is for you... & you want to take on this challenge within Community Urgent Care Service , we can offer you structured support to expand your scope of practice within our dedicated team as well as our generous trust benefits (including FREEParking,FULLpaid DBS check, Corporate Induction andmany more!)

If you require further information or would like to a tour of one of the units please call us to arrange a date and time.

Main duties of the job

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) or Emergency Practitioner (EP) will support the Service Manager, Nurse Consultant and Clinical and Managerial Lead, a team of both registered and unregistered staff to undertake the care and management of patients within the Minor Injury Units on a shift by shift basis.

The ENP/EP will offer support, guidance and professional support to the nursing team in the MIU.

The post holder will be involved in auditing the standards of care being provided by all clinical staff. Continuing professional development will be an integral part of the role. The post holder will act as a role model for colleagues and as an expert resource within the service.

About us

NOW OFFERING A 10% RECRUITMENT & RETENTION PREMIUM FOR A FIXED TERM PERIOD FOR ENP/EP ROLES.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-LN4449687-G

Job locations

West Somerset

Various across Somerset

TA24 6DF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for autonomous assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of up to 3000 patients per year (if working a standard 37.5-hour week). This patient case load will present with a variety of previously undiagnosed acute injuries and illness, the emergency practitioner will develop individual treatment and care packages for each patient, by interpreting evidenced based clinical guidelines to assist in treatment planning.

To be able to act effectively in situations of crisis to ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff and have the ability to direct other staff appropriately. Such situations could include: fire, resuscitation and Major Incident. (see JD for more)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for autonomous assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of up to 3000 patients per year (if working a standard 37.5-hour week). This patient case load will present with a variety of previously undiagnosed acute injuries and illness, the emergency practitioner will develop individual treatment and care packages for each patient, by interpreting evidenced based clinical guidelines to assist in treatment planning.

To be able to act effectively in situations of crisis to ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff and have the ability to direct other staff appropriately. Such situations could include: fire, resuscitation and Major Incident. (see JD for more)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant ED/MIU experience

Desirable

  • Other relevant experience
  • ALS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Non medical Prescriber
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant ED/MIU experience

Desirable

  • Other relevant experience
  • ALS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Non medical Prescriber

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Somerset

Various across Somerset

TA24 6DF


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Somerset

Various across Somerset

TA24 6DF


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Managerial Lead - West Somerset

Hannah Coleman

Hannah.Coleman@somersetFT.nhs.uk

01643701712

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-LN4449687-G

Job locations

West Somerset

Various across Somerset

TA24 6DF


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