Job summary
To meet the health care needs of the public in respect of the treatment of minor illness and injury, of which the UHP Minor Injuries Units treat in excess of 35,000 patients with classified minor injuries per annum.
Required to work independently to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients attending the Minor Injuries Unit, whose conditions fall within an identified range of competencies.
Provides education and supervision in the role of a competent assistant practitioner to Health Care Assistants, medical and nursing students.
After completion of a medicines module will provide medication for patients under Patient Group Directives and according to Trust Policy.
To have knowledge and understanding of National/trust and departmental standards.
To promote evidence-based care, which incorporates objectives set in documents, such as National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines.
- To contribute towards development of the practitioner service and extended scope of practice to other areas
We are currently in the process of redesigning the band 4 role within our UTCs and MIUs so it is an exciting time to join our team. We have 4 units UTC Cumberland Centre in Devonport, Tavistock and Kingsbridge MIUs and ED Minors will soon be moving to a new home on Derriford site and becoming a co-located UTC . Our teams are all friendly and hardworking and we have moulded a real positive working environment across all 4 sites.
Main duties of the job
You'll work alongside the Nurse Practitioners in providing patient focused care. Need to have excellent communication skills and be a real team player. If you are self-motivated, IT literate, with a keen eye for detail with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and changing priorities and can be adaptable, with a passion for development and training then we would like to hear from you.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works as a competent Band 4 Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner
To carry out highly developed medical procedures such as suturing wounds, manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and if registered within the framework of their governing bodys Professional Code of Conduct and the Band 4 Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners competency framework.
Where applicable to administer medicines under Patient Group Directives/Patient Specific Directives as appropriate.
Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression.
Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
To liaise with the NPs to refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge.
Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the emergency department.
To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well-being.
To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works as a competent Band 4 Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner
To carry out highly developed medical procedures such as suturing wounds, manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and if registered within the framework of their governing bodys Professional Code of Conduct and the Band 4 Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners competency framework.
Where applicable to administer medicines under Patient Group Directives/Patient Specific Directives as appropriate.
Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression.
Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
To liaise with the NPs to refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge.
Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the emergency department.
To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well-being.
To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Minor Injuries Unit or similar experience
- Current proven knowledge of nursing and emergency care issues, NHS reforms and NSF's
Desirable
- Minor injury specific skills e.g. plastering, suturing, stapling advance wound care, medication administration within agreed scope of practice and set PGD's
- ECG trained
- Competent and confident in venepuncture and cannulation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development
- To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace and be able to discuss care given.
- Level 3 HCA demonstrable experience or NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.
Aptitude
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate change within work area
- Leadership skills.
Disposition
Essential
- Works in a calm and organised manner and mixes well as part of a cohesive team.
Desirable
- Interest/ demonstrable experience with the speciality.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Minor Injuries Unit or similar experience
- Current proven knowledge of nursing and emergency care issues, NHS reforms and NSF's
Desirable
- Minor injury specific skills e.g. plastering, suturing, stapling advance wound care, medication administration within agreed scope of practice and set PGD's
- ECG trained
- Competent and confident in venepuncture and cannulation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development
- To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace and be able to discuss care given.
- Level 3 HCA demonstrable experience or NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.
Aptitude
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate change within work area
- Leadership skills.
Disposition
Essential
- Works in a calm and organised manner and mixes well as part of a cohesive team.
Desirable
- Interest/ demonstrable experience with the speciality.
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).
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).
