Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen.
We are looking to recruit a trainee Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Halton Urgent Treatment Centre (Runcorn)
Full time 37.5hours per week.
Workplace support and training will be provided and will you be supported to obtain educational qualification if required.
The team consists of ACPs , ENPs, ECPs, HCAs and GPs all of which work closely within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best care is provided to patients.
If you want to make a difference to people's lives by becoming a dedicated and compassionate practitioner, then come and be part of one of our friendly multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a challenging and rewarding experience, striving for excellence in patient safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
seeing patients (children) with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems; liaising with others to maintain and enhance a culture which promotes effective multidisciplinary team working within the organisation and across the wider health economy.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the Halton(Runcorn) Urgent Treatment Centre. Acting as a deputy for the Band 7 ENPs. The role will involve history taking and examination of patients, dressings and other minor injury related taskswhilst working towards obtaining a minor injury and illness qualification, if required. Once qualifications obtained the role will be to work autonomously within a framework of practice to deliver care to patientswith Minor Injuries and Minor Illness.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the Halton(Runcorn) Urgent Treatment Centre. Acting as a deputy for the Band 7 ENPs. The role will involve history taking and examination of patients, dressings and other minor injury related taskswhilst working towards obtaining a minor injury and illness qualification, if required. Once qualifications obtained the role will be to work autonomously within a framework of practice to deliver care to patientswith Minor Injuries and Minor Illness.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- 3 Years post registration experience
- Previous experience working in ED/UTC/Walk in centre
Desirable
- Clinical Examination
- ALS
- EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Wound care
- Applying splints/plaster
- evidence of exposure to and treating treating minor injuries.
Desirable
- Wound closure
- Visual Acuity testing
Skills
Essential
- recent study at level 6 or above
- Compliant with current mandatory training.
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- must be able to manage own workload and sow evidence of this.
Desirable
- Previous autonomous working
- previous band 6 experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- 3 Years post registration experience
- Previous experience working in ED/UTC/Walk in centre
Desirable
- Clinical Examination
- ALS
- EPALS
Experience
Essential
- Wound care
- Applying splints/plaster
- evidence of exposure to and treating treating minor injuries.
Desirable
- Wound closure
- Visual Acuity testing
Skills
Essential
- recent study at level 6 or above
- Compliant with current mandatory training.
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- must be able to manage own workload and sow evidence of this.
Desirable
- Previous autonomous working
- previous band 6 experience
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).
