Apprentice Emergency Practitioner

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's UTC are looking for person who would be interested in a career as an Emergency Practitioner this is the apprenticeship for you.

To commence on an agreed training Programme to develop the necessary skills required to work autonomously to assess and treat adults and children attending urgent care services with minor injuries and minor health problems.

To support patients to receive the right care by the right person as quickly as possible. To provide urgent attention to an illness or injury that is not a life-threatening situation.

This role will start at band 6 to progress to Band 7 on successful completion of training.

Main duties of the job

We are thrilled to introduce a unique and exciting apprenticeship opportunity that offers a dynamic learning experience working alongside our clinical professionals.

This apprenticeship, known as the "Enhanced Clinical Practitioner," is designed to provide a comprehensive and enriching pathway for individuals aspiring to excel in the field of healthcare.

About the Apprenticeship:

The Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship is a one-of-a-kind program where you will have the chance to collaborate with our skilled clinical professionals, gaining hands-on experience and knowledge that will set you on a rewarding career path. This apprenticeship is specifically crafted to nurture your skills and knowledge in a practical, real-world setting.

About us

With nearly9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.The main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.As well as acute hospital services, they provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010. This includes the Enhanced Primary Care Hub at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton providing specialist care in minor injuries and minor illness to the local population.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £57,802 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6155247-MA-VA-Z

Job locations

St George's Hospital

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualification & training

Essential

  • NMC Level 1 registered Nurse or HCPC registered paramedic or HCPC registered physiotherapist
  • Evidence of post registration professional development
  • 1st level degree or equivalent
  • Willingness and ability to undertake a 2-year apprenticeship level 6-7 study

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working at band 6 level

Desirable

  • MDT working
  • Service development and audit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
  • Up to date knowledge of evidence based guidelines and policies
  • Knowledge and understanding of current changes in the NHS - relation to UEC
  • Knowledge of relevant/current professional issues
  • Understanding of equal opportunities
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality

Skills

Essential

  • Able to manage own workload
  • Able to recognize own boundaries of practice, maintain standards, working within local protocols and in accordance with NMC/HCPC

Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and use initiave

Additional

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to work towards the Emergency Practitioner credentialing
Person Specification

Qualification & training

Essential

  • NMC Level 1 registered Nurse or HCPC registered paramedic or HCPC registered physiotherapist
  • Evidence of post registration professional development
  • 1st level degree or equivalent
  • Willingness and ability to undertake a 2-year apprenticeship level 6-7 study

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working at band 6 level

Desirable

  • MDT working
  • Service development and audit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
  • Up to date knowledge of evidence based guidelines and policies
  • Knowledge and understanding of current changes in the NHS - relation to UEC
  • Knowledge of relevant/current professional issues
  • Understanding of equal opportunities
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality

Skills

Essential

  • Able to manage own workload
  • Able to recognize own boundaries of practice, maintain standards, working within local protocols and in accordance with NMC/HCPC

Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and use initiave

Additional

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to work towards the Emergency Practitioner credentialing

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

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

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Emergency Practitioner

Vicky Mummery

victoria.mummery@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087252112

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £57,802 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6155247-MA-VA-Z

Job locations

St George's Hospital

London

SW17 0QT


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