Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Nurse/ Paramedic on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave to work within our Minor Injuries Service.
The position will be based at Doddington, but could be asked to work at one of the other units at Ely and Wisbech when needed.
Shift times are 08:30-18:30. The units are open 7 days a week
Working in a busy and fast paced Minor Injuries Unit, the successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, polite, and have an ability to work under pressure at times.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic and the ability and willingness to travel and work in any of the three Minor Injuries Units. They will have access to structured supervision as well as the opportunity to undertake training to enhance their role within the team.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse or Paramedic / ECP with significant post registration experience, Primary Care or ED experience and specialist knowledge in Minor Injury and illness to work flexibly across our Minor Injuries Service.
We are looking for skilled individuals who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and have well-developed clinical skills. You will be adept at wound assessment and closure, the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries (including X-ray requesting and interpretation) and minor illness and be able to develop your practice to reach the advanced level required to work in an entirely nurse/ Paramedic-led environment.
You will be offered the opportunity to develop your individual competency framework and will have access to structured management and clinical supervision.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high caliber candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Assess, investigate, diagnose, plan and implement complete package of care forpatients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
- Provide opportunistic health promotion and education for clients within the service
- Using Patient Group Directions and acting in accordance with NMC Code ofProfessional Practice or appropriate professional body guidelines, issue medications asrequired for patients attending the Minor Injuries Service.
- As a team member, provide support to the Lead Practitioner to enhance clinicalpractice and person/patient-centred care.
- To provide evidence based self-care advice and treatment to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Assess, investigate, diagnose, plan and implement complete package of care forpatients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
- Provide opportunistic health promotion and education for clients within the service
- Using Patient Group Directions and acting in accordance with NMC Code ofProfessional Practice or appropriate professional body guidelines, issue medications asrequired for patients attending the Minor Injuries Service.
- As a team member, provide support to the Lead Practitioner to enhance clinicalpractice and person/patient-centred care.
- To provide evidence based self-care advice and treatment to patients.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse 1st Level or Registered Paramedic with significant experience.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
Desirable
- Independent & supplementary prescribing (NMC registered only)
- Other relevant qualifications ie RSCN, Midwifery, HV, ENB199, etc
- Experience of teaching in clinical practice.
Experience
Essential
- Significant amount of experience working as an independent practitioner within emergency or primary care or MSK.
- Management experience at ward/department level
- Broad range of clinical and managerial experience.
Desirable
- Xray interpretation
- Extended clinical skills such as advanced wound closure.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Autonomous decision making skills
- Triage skills
- Leadership/training skills/communication and commitment to mentorship and clinical supervision.
- IT skills
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote young people/vulnerable adults.
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Has a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda.
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment.
Working within Professional Boundaries
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
- Understands the principle of confidentiality.
- Demonstrates professional curiosity.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse 1st Level or Registered Paramedic with significant experience.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
Desirable
- Independent & supplementary prescribing (NMC registered only)
- Other relevant qualifications ie RSCN, Midwifery, HV, ENB199, etc
- Experience of teaching in clinical practice.
Experience
Essential
- Significant amount of experience working as an independent practitioner within emergency or primary care or MSK.
- Management experience at ward/department level
- Broad range of clinical and managerial experience.
Desirable
- Xray interpretation
- Extended clinical skills such as advanced wound closure.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Autonomous decision making skills
- Triage skills
- Leadership/training skills/communication and commitment to mentorship and clinical supervision.
- IT skills
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote young people/vulnerable adults.
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Has a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda.
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment.
Working within Professional Boundaries
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
- Understands the principle of confidentiality.
- Demonstrates professional curiosity.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Minor Injuries Unit
Doddington Hosiptal Benwick Rd
Doddington
PE15 0UG
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
