Job summary Do you have a clinical skills qualification, experience of working within an A&E, urgent treatment unit or minor injuries unit? We have a vacancy for an Emergency Nurse Practitioner working in Minor Injuries Unit within Berwick Infirmary Community Hospital. This is a Nurse led unit with daily support from our local GP practice. The development within this role aims for the practitioner to be autonomous in their practice. There would be an opportunity to upgrade to B7 following successful completion on competencies including non-medical prescribing. Annex 20 This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level. For further information on Annex 20, please see: http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles Main duties of the job To provide autonomous care in the diagnosis, treatment, and the discharge of patients attending the minor injury unit with minor injuries and illnesses within agreed trust protocols. To support the department manager in the effective management of resources. To assume responsibility for the devolved management the minor injury unit in the absence of the department manager. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6748120MH Job locations Berwick Infirmary Well Close Square Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1LT Job description Job responsibilities To develop the skills required to provide advanced clinical assessment of patients To triage patients, prioritising clinical need, highlighting and initiating treatment plans by following agreed Trust guidelines and protocols whilst under supervision To develop the skills to work autonomously, assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, determining a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care To provide senior nursing support on operational issues To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promoteownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Job description Job responsibilities To develop the skills required to provide advanced clinical assessment of patients To triage patients, prioritising clinical need, highlighting and initiating treatment plans by following agreed Trust guidelines and protocols whilst under supervision To develop the skills to work autonomously, assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, determining a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care To provide senior nursing support on operational issues To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promoteownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level Live NMC Registered Nurse Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PP126/127 Minor injury / illness training Mandatory training as required by the trust Mentorship Qualification or relevant equivalent qualification (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period). Desirable Diploma / degree in nursing IR(ME)R training Experience Essential Previous post registration experience Experience of emergency care Evidence of practice development Desirable Evidence of innovation in practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level Live NMC Registered Nurse Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PP126/127 Minor injury / illness training Mandatory training as required by the trust Mentorship Qualification or relevant equivalent qualification (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period). Desirable Diploma / degree in nursing IR(ME)R training Experience Essential Previous post registration experience Experience of emergency care Evidence of practice development Desirable Evidence of innovation in practice 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Berwick Infirmary Well Close Square Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1LT Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)