Job summary
Exciting Opportunity for Emergency Clinical Practitioners at Our Brand-New Urgent Treatment Centre!
We are thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for qualified Emergency Clinical Practitioner's to join our team within our brand-new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The UTC is co-located with a busy Emergency Department and offers theunique chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you'll see a diverse range of both adult and paediatric patients. If you're ready for a challenge and excited to make a difference in the heart of urgent care, apply now and be part of this exciting journey with us!
Main duties of the job
You will work autonomously within your Scope of Professional Practice (NMC / HCPC) to assess, diagnose, and treat both paediatric and adult patients. Based on clinical evaluation, you will determine whether to discharge them or refer them to specialist teams, ensuring expert care that aligns with evidence-based practice, national and departmental guidelines, and clinical protocols.
The key responsibilities of this role include
The UTC provides a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week service, requiring staff to work a mixture of the following shifts 08:00-18:00, 10:00-20:00, 12:00-22:00, 14:00-00:00, night shift (21:00-07:00).
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will be expected to adhere to all Trust and Unit Policies, as well as clinical guidelines and practices, ensuring compliance at all times. You will follow the NMC / HCPC code of conduct and meet all necessary revalidation or equivalent requirements, taking responsibility for your own professional growth. This includes staying updated on changes and developments within your profession and completing any mandatory training identified.
You can participate in regular clinical supervision and actively promote research and evidence-based practice within theUTC. You can also identify areas for improvement and take part in audits, as well as assist in the collection and analysis of patient activity data, ensuring its accuracy for statistical reporting and auditing purposes.
Supporting national and local targets, you will work to meet the needs of patients attending theUTC, while also providing accurate police and solicitor statements as needed. In addition, you will observe and comply with the Trusts infection control policies, ensuring that the working environment is safe, clean, and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is essential to prevent or minimize the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff, and the wider community.
As part of your responsibilities, you will review and, when appropriate, help formulate new policies and protocols within theUTC. Your contribution will extend to the development and implementation of initiatives and policies within your area of responsibility, including support for the Clinical Governance Plan.
You will maintain an awareness of the Trust and Health Service industrial relations policies, ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety statutory requirements, and take responsibility for safe lifting techniques. Additionally, you will be tasked with ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, relatives, and staff, and making sure that incidents are promptly reported.
Lastly, you may be asked to undertake additional duties in response to changes in policy or practice, and attend any Trust training on equality and diversity as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will be expected to adhere to all Trust and Unit Policies, as well as clinical guidelines and practices, ensuring compliance at all times. You will follow the NMC / HCPC code of conduct and meet all necessary revalidation or equivalent requirements, taking responsibility for your own professional growth. This includes staying updated on changes and developments within your profession and completing any mandatory training identified.
You can participate in regular clinical supervision and actively promote research and evidence-based practice within theUTC. You can also identify areas for improvement and take part in audits, as well as assist in the collection and analysis of patient activity data, ensuring its accuracy for statistical reporting and auditing purposes.
Supporting national and local targets, you will work to meet the needs of patients attending theUTC, while also providing accurate police and solicitor statements as needed. In addition, you will observe and comply with the Trusts infection control policies, ensuring that the working environment is safe, clean, and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is essential to prevent or minimize the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff, and the wider community.
As part of your responsibilities, you will review and, when appropriate, help formulate new policies and protocols within theUTC. Your contribution will extend to the development and implementation of initiatives and policies within your area of responsibility, including support for the Clinical Governance Plan.
You will maintain an awareness of the Trust and Health Service industrial relations policies, ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety statutory requirements, and take responsibility for safe lifting techniques. Additionally, you will be tasked with ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, relatives, and staff, and making sure that incidents are promptly reported.
Lastly, you may be asked to undertake additional duties in response to changes in policy or practice, and attend any Trust training on equality and diversity as required.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse / Other allied health care professional (HCPC) Degree in relevant health subject
- ILS or equivalent Teaching / assessment / Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- Approved autonomous practice course in minor injury and illness. Post-registration qualification in autonomous / specialist / advanced assessment practice* Non-medical Prescribing course* Master's in advanced practice * Leadership qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant acute care experience (5 years), which includes working at a minimum of band 6 or equivalent.
- Teaching and assessment experience in clinical practice Experience of leadership experience
Desirable
- Minimum of 1 years' experience at trainee level or prior experience in an autonomous practitioner role Experience of service / practice development* Experience in a range of acute care settings*
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Fundamental emergency skills (such as plastering, cannulation, wound closure etc.)
- Critical decision making skills Medicines Management: Experience at working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment and documentation skills Evidence of radiology requesting Autonomous clinical assessment skills Competence in radiology requesting and interpretation Clinical Audit and interest in research* Knowledge of pathophysiology and clinical diagnostics*
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse / Other allied health care professional (HCPC) Degree in relevant health subject
- ILS or equivalent Teaching / assessment / Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- Approved autonomous practice course in minor injury and illness. Post-registration qualification in autonomous / specialist / advanced assessment practice* Non-medical Prescribing course* Master's in advanced practice * Leadership qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant acute care experience (5 years), which includes working at a minimum of band 6 or equivalent.
- Teaching and assessment experience in clinical practice Experience of leadership experience
Desirable
- Minimum of 1 years' experience at trainee level or prior experience in an autonomous practitioner role Experience of service / practice development* Experience in a range of acute care settings*
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Fundamental emergency skills (such as plastering, cannulation, wound closure etc.)
- Critical decision making skills Medicines Management: Experience at working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment and documentation skills Evidence of radiology requesting Autonomous clinical assessment skills Competence in radiology requesting and interpretation Clinical Audit and interest in research* Knowledge of pathophysiology and clinical diagnostics*
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).
