Job summary
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Cheshunt Community Minor Injuries unit
Permanent post - Full Time - AfC Band 7
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner? Are you passionate about patient care? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team?
If the answer is yes...we have a rare vacancy for a qualified and experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join our small friendly well established team.
Main duties of the job
At the Cheshunt Community Minor Injuries unit, all our employees enjoy coming to work and enjoy feeling a part of the team! We will ensure you are provided with clinical supervision and a supportive network to enable you to enhance your current knowledge and skills to provide high quality care. The service is committed to providing quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly and supportive environment.
We are forward thinking, innovative service and we recognise the quality of our work is through the quality of our people.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
- Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course; which must include minor injuries.
- Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting and performing the role of a Nurse/Care Practitioner and have the ability to work as a responsible autonomous practitioner in minor injuries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life.
- Be committed and flexible
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In return, we can offer you:
- 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement subject to a maximum payment of £1915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good'
Please apply on line!
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
- Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course; which must include minor injuries.
- Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting and performing the role of a Nurse/Care Practitioner and have the ability to work as a responsible autonomous practitioner in minor injuries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life.
- Be committed and flexible
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In return, we can offer you:
- 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement subject to a maximum payment of £1915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good'
Please apply on line!
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic
- Autonomous Nurse / Care Practitioner Training e.g. A33 or equivalent.
- Academic studies (level 2/3 or M) in Minor Injury/Minor Illness modules.
- Teaching & Assessing ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Up to date with BLS training
- Up to date mentorship training
- Up to date in IRMER training.
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Have experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD's) for the supply of medications
- Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively
- Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and incidents.
- Ability to identify staff development needs and conduct peer review.
- Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons
Desirable
- Proven post registration experience in an Emergency Department
- Complaints Management.
- Rota / Health Roster Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
- Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
- Demonstrates expert clinical skills.
- Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence based practice.
- The ability to work autonomously, to meet the individual needs of clients from the age of 1 year; safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds
- The ability to work well within a small team
- Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children.
- High standard of written / computer skills
Desirable
- SystmOne experience or similar systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic
- Autonomous Nurse / Care Practitioner Training e.g. A33 or equivalent.
- Academic studies (level 2/3 or M) in Minor Injury/Minor Illness modules.
- Teaching & Assessing ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Up to date with BLS training
- Up to date mentorship training
- Up to date in IRMER training.
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Have experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD's) for the supply of medications
- Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively
- Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and incidents.
- Ability to identify staff development needs and conduct peer review.
- Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons
Desirable
- Proven post registration experience in an Emergency Department
- Complaints Management.
- Rota / Health Roster Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
- Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
- Demonstrates expert clinical skills.
- Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence based practice.
- The ability to work autonomously, to meet the individual needs of clients from the age of 1 year; safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds
- The ability to work well within a small team
- Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children.
- High standard of written / computer skills
Desirable
- SystmOne experience or similar systems
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
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).
