Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active qualified Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Allied Health Professional, Advanced Care Practitioner or Paramedic Practitioner to join our caring and progressive Urgent Treatment Centre team. As clinical lead of the Emergency Care Practitioner service you will provide clinical expertise, professional leadership and education, ensuring high standards of evidence-based practice.
You will take lead responsibility, liaise with the clinical teams on the other sites and attend relevant operational meetings and disseminate information to team members. This is a critical role within the organisation as the point of contact for minor injuries. We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active qualified Emergency nurse Practitioner, Allied Health Professional, Advanced Care Practitioner
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner at an advanced level demonstrating high levels of clinical decision making, utilising specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma, specialist training, experience and relevant short courses
You will act as a credible role model and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision but within parameters of practice Counsels, advise and provide health education, promotion and protection to patients with acute/chronic problems in order to facilitate effective coping strategies/lifestyle changes and involves relatives/carers as appropriate
The Lead role will line manage the emergency practitioners on 4 sites, the William Harvey hospital in Ashford, the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital in Margate, the Kent and Canterbury hospital in Canterbury and the Buckland hospital in Dover.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC
- Accredited Minor injuries course
- Educated to degree level, and committed to CPD
- Teaching and Assessing course
Desirable
- Evidence of own continuing professional development Emergency care practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years Senior experience
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of audit and/or evaluation of practice/services
- Supervisory, shift leader and leadership experience and evidence of ability to manage staff
Desirable
- Experience of applying evidence-based practice to clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to this service
Desirable
- Experience in quality improvement through a recognised programme
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in-patient assessments
- Advanced clinical skills
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation drive for performance and improvement, and in approach and attitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC
- Accredited Minor injuries course
- Educated to degree level, and committed to CPD
- Teaching and Assessing course
Desirable
- Evidence of own continuing professional development Emergency care practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years Senior experience
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of audit and/or evaluation of practice/services
- Supervisory, shift leader and leadership experience and evidence of ability to manage staff
Desirable
- Experience of applying evidence-based practice to clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to this service
Desirable
- Experience in quality improvement through a recognised programme
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in-patient assessments
- Advanced clinical skills
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation drive for performance and improvement, and in approach and attitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
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).
