Job summary
We have developed an exciting opportunity to for a B6 experienced triage nurse to undertake a fixed term role within our Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit (soon to be upgraded to an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), (and Royal Surrey County Hospital Emergency Department for adhoc cover if needed). There are various hours available, and are inviting applications from our internal nurses who would like to develop their nursing career.
Successful candidates' will work alongside our qualified ECP's to develop and use their skills and expected competencies in the triage, assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Minor Injuries Unit/UTC (and rotations into RS Emergency Department) with a range of minor injuries and illnesses.
Post holders will have a dedicated ECP Clinical Mentor to support them in their role and will receive ECP/ENP clinical support throughout their practice. The successful candidate/s will maintain a practice portfolio to evidence their specialist skills in this area.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
The role is a fixed term contract (from July 25 to 01/01/26). The post holder will work as a clinical nurse alongside qualified ECP's using their skills to undertake triage, assessment and support in the management and treatment of patients with a range of minor injuries and illnesses.
Essential Criteria :
NMC registered nurse (Adult / Paed) with 2 years + experience working in the Emergency Department, Manchester Triage Training or equivalent, Mentorship Qualification, cannulation, venepuncture, streaming and IV additives.
Desirable Criteria :
Non-Medical Prescribing, Physical Assessment (L5/6), minor injury / illness courses, plastering, suturing, IRMER/XR, bony assessment.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will need to be competent to assess and triage patients presenting into the department alongside the ECP team, be able to initiate and support investigations, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of patients attending the Minor Injuries Unit (UTC) or Emergency Department within the parameters of the B6 Clinical Nurse scope of practice.
The post holder will continually develop their skills and competencies, to provide, triage, assessment, treatment, care and education to patients from all sections of the community from children (above the age of 1) to the elderly, ensuring high quality patient centered care.
All nurses/HCPs will have a dedicated ECP Clinical Mentor to support them through their training and development and to support them throughout their practice
The successful applicant must be able to commit to an internal rotation shift pattern of days, weekends and public holidays, and would be expected to work all varied ECP shift times. At MIU/UTC the shifts are 0800-1730 (9hrs). (ED are 0700-1930, 1000-2230 this may be required on an adhoc basis to provide essential cover)
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will need to be competent to assess and triage patients presenting into the department alongside the ECP team, be able to initiate and support investigations, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of patients attending the Minor Injuries Unit (UTC) or Emergency Department within the parameters of the B6 Clinical Nurse scope of practice.
The post holder will continually develop their skills and competencies, to provide, triage, assessment, treatment, care and education to patients from all sections of the community from children (above the age of 1) to the elderly, ensuring high quality patient centered care.
All nurses/HCPs will have a dedicated ECP Clinical Mentor to support them through their training and development and to support them throughout their practice
The successful applicant must be able to commit to an internal rotation shift pattern of days, weekends and public holidays, and would be expected to work all varied ECP shift times. At MIU/UTC the shifts are 0800-1730 (9hrs). (ED are 0700-1930, 1000-2230 this may be required on an adhoc basis to provide essential cover)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 (Adult or Paed)
- Teaching qualification mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SLiPS or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years + experience working within the Emergency Department
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
- Evidence of Streaming training and completed competencies (or working towards competencies)
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
- Evidence of research based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of IRMER Course
- Evidence of Bony Assessment course
- Evidence of Minor Injury / Minor Illness courses
- Evidence of Advanced Physical Assessment L6 / L7 (Adults or Paeds)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 (Adult or Paed)
- Teaching qualification mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SLiPS or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years + experience working within the Emergency Department
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
- Evidence of Streaming training and completed competencies (or working towards competencies)
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
- Evidence of research based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of IRMER Course
- Evidence of Bony Assessment course
- Evidence of Minor Injury / Minor Illness courses
- Evidence of Advanced Physical Assessment L6 / L7 (Adults or Paeds)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
