Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - Long Days
- Job ref
- 812-24-KW-CMIU-02
- Employer
- Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit
- Town
- Cheshunt
- Salary
- Inclusive of Fringe HCA
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Emergency Care Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Come Join Our Team
at
Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit
Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Emergency Care Practitioner
812-24-KW-CMIU-02
Permanent post – Full Time – AfC Band 7
The is an exciting time in the Herts and West Essex System as the Minor Injuries service provision is growing and developing in collaboration with all system partners.
Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner?
Are you passionate about patient care?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team??
If you have answered yes to all of the above, then we would like to meet you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment.
All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users’ positive feedback about the service.
We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
Working for our organisation
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then APPLY NOW!!!!
You’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.
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Detailed job description and main 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.
- Experience in autonomous practice specifically in minor injuries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life.
- Be committed and flexible.
- Full driving licence desirable.
In return, we can offer you:
- 27 to 33 days holiday (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- High cost living fringe benefit of 5%
- NHS pension scheme
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- Paid sick leave
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
- Working in a ‘GOOD’ CQC rated service & trust
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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of further x-ray interpretation training e.g. red dot
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience
- Have experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for the supply of medications.
Desirable criteria
- Proven post registration and experience in an Emergency Knowledge
- Complaints Management.
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- SystmOne experience or similar systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Watts
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01992 780417
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Kirsty Watts
Job title
Matron
Email address
Telephone number
01992 780417
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