Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Urgent Care Practitioner

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Job summary

*Please note this role will be Band 6/7 dependant on experience*

Are you passionate about delivering high quality urgent care services? We are looking to recruit experienced and motivated Urgent Care Practitioners to join our established teams in providing minor injury and illness services across Harrogate Emergency Department and Ripon Minor Injury Unit. This post will be based at Harrogate Emergency Department with occasional rotation to Ripon Minor Injury Unit.

Completion of a university accredited minor injury and illness qualification is essential to this role as is prior working experience in an autonomous role within urgent or emergency care

The successful applicant will receive a bespoke supernumerary induction programme provided by a Practice Educator dedicated to supporting and developing staff within our urgent care services.

All roles are underpinned by a competency framework with clear objectives for individuals to achieve and includes opportunities to identify individual development needs.

Main duties of the job

To provide a patient centred service, ensuring appropriate, effective and seamless care
To practice as a autonomous practitioner, demonstrating clinical knowledge and competence in the management of minor injuries and illness.
Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet the needs of the service and prioritise patients based on clinical need. Escalate appropriately to colleagues for assistance with workload if patient care would otherwise become compromised
Supply/administer appropriate medications within agreed Patient Group Directions or as independently prescribed.
To provide evidence based practice within an unscheduled care environment
Support and facilitate the delivery of clinical governance within the service

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1162M

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Minor Injuries Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

At a local level contribute to the evaluation and review of each shift and share any learning with the wider team, assisting in the implementation of any necessary adjustments to meet service needs
To understand and comply with Trust policies and procedures including adverse incident reporting and complaints procedure
Supervise junior clinicians in gaining skills and knowledge in urgent care through competency and portfolio development to meet service needs as and when required
Promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care staff in primary/community care and those in other statutory and voluntary services
In line with local guidelines, reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Job description

Job responsibilities

At a local level contribute to the evaluation and review of each shift and share any learning with the wider team, assisting in the implementation of any necessary adjustments to meet service needs
To understand and comply with Trust policies and procedures including adverse incident reporting and complaints procedure
Supervise junior clinicians in gaining skills and knowledge in urgent care through competency and portfolio development to meet service needs as and when required
Promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care staff in primary/community care and those in other statutory and voluntary services
In line with local guidelines, reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Paramedic
Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

Mentorship/equivalent teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work across multi-disciplinary health and social care team
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Primary Care, Urgent or Emergency Care setting

Desirable

Evidence of working in variety of clinical settings

Qualifications

Essential

Minor Injury accredited qualification
Minor Illness accredited qualification

Desirable

Non medical prescribing qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Paramedic
Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

Mentorship/equivalent teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work across multi-disciplinary health and social care team
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Primary Care, Urgent or Emergency Care setting

Desirable

Evidence of working in variety of clinical settings

Qualifications

Essential

Minor Injury accredited qualification
Minor Illness accredited qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Minor Injuries Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital / Ripon Minor Injuries Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)