Please Note - this vacancy is for either a Trainee or Trained Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).
Practising autonomously as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and providing optimum care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injuries/illnesses, and responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care is provided to all patients.
To hold clinical responsibility for autonomously assessing, examining, diagnosing and managing/discharging patients attending the Emergency Department, within the scope of practice of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
To give specialist advice as required within the department to outside agencies and the general public.
Is responsible for the safe discharge of the patients from the Emergency Department or to other specialties e.g., Orthopaedic/Medical ward/Paediatrics/ENT without reference to a Doctor.
Provides Specialist Education and Training to junior doctors, medical & nursing students on the Emergency Practitioner Course and other staff members.
Regularly undertakes Research and Development activities as part of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of professional practice including the management of patients in your care.
To demonstrate Specialist Knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner, across a range of clinical procedures that is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) will have extended skills to order the appropriate clinical investigations to support initial diagnosis e.g. x-rays, blood tests.
To interpret and analyse clinical data.
The ENP has the authority to refer to on call specialist teams, i.e., Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Medical, Paediatrics and ENT.
To prescribe, administer and supply medication as an independent prescriber (without reference to a Doctor) or the use of PGDs (administer and supply an approved list of medicines according to locally agreed patient group directions).
To undertake special projects as delegated by the Matron such as case review.
Facilitate the teaching and training of junior staff and new nurse practitioners.
Complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison or a range of options.
Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute & other patient conditions, appropriate action.
Prescribe medication as detailed in personal formulary.
Act as a Team Leader for Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
* ILS
Desirable
* Mentor
* Up to date mandatory training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Up to date and wide evidence based knowledge in relation to clinical speciality
* Demonstrates evidence of professional development
* Experience of working with the Multi Disciplinary team
Desirable
* Clinical supervision experience
* Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
Skills
Essential
* Strong ability to adapt and sustain pressure in a challenging and fast changing environment
* Team worker
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
* IT & presentation skills
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Mold Community Hospital
Ash Grove
Mold
CH7 1XG
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