Job summary
The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of patients in the Urgent care who who may present with Minor illnesses and/or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge as indicated as well as maintaining comprehensive patient records.
Main duties of the job
To independently undertake highly specialized clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, including management of complex cases using evidence based practice.To refer appropriately to senior team, medical teams and multi-disciplinary professionals where a second opinion is required.
Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to local healthcare teams, patients, relatives and carers.
Ensuring that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with NMC/ HCPC standards, Trust policies and use of the electronic patient records system.
Work within local protocols, guidelines, PGDs (Patient Group Directives).
To work flexibly, including a shift pattern that covers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the Service Manager and Lead Nurse in delivering and promoting the needs of the service.
To provide clinical supervision /mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners.
Recognise and work within one's own competence and professional code of conduct as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and other Health Care Professions (HCPC).
Be an effective role model and expert resource for nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Help to provide education and training both formally and informally to colleagues.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
CLINICAL
Essential
- First level Registration Nurse or Paramedic
- autonomous Practitioner or equivalent studies at level 6/7 with proven experience for both illness and injury IN ADULT AND CHILDREN
- BLS
- Previous experience as EP/ENP
Desirable
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
- ALS/PALS
clinical
Essential
- Assessment skills 2. Management of injury and illness 3. Fracture management 4. IT skills to enable accurate, contemporaneous recording of consultations 5. Suturing 6. X-ray interpretation 7. Committed to self-directed development and the development of the service 8. Assertive, adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Audit skills ? Research skills ? Ability to challenge accepted practice as appropriate ? Drive change ? Develop Trust wide links
Person Specification
CLINICAL
Essential
- First level Registration Nurse or Paramedic
- autonomous Practitioner or equivalent studies at level 6/7 with proven experience for both illness and injury IN ADULT AND CHILDREN
- BLS
- Previous experience as EP/ENP
Desirable
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
- ALS/PALS
clinical
Essential
- Assessment skills 2. Management of injury and illness 3. Fracture management 4. IT skills to enable accurate, contemporaneous recording of consultations 5. Suturing 6. X-ray interpretation 7. Committed to self-directed development and the development of the service 8. Assertive, adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Audit skills ? Research skills ? Ability to challenge accepted practice as appropriate ? Drive change ? Develop Trust wide links
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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
EALING HOPSITAL , NORTHWICK PARK
Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
