Job summary We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for you to become a vital part of our team as an Emergency Clinical Practitioner at the East Area Urgent Care units, including the Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre and the Minor Injury Units in Uckfield and Crowborough. Why Join Us? This is a pivotal time to join our team We have established an Urgent and Emergency Clinical Reference Group aimed at enhancing our staffing models, clinical pathways, training, and supervision. This initiative ensures that all our staff are comprehensively supported, empowering them to deliver exceptional care. As an Emergency Clinical Practitioner, you will: Lead and Inspire: Be at the forefront of urgent care, part of a dedicated team of professionals. Innovate and Improve: Contribute to our Clinical Reference Group, contributing to the future of urgent and emergency care. Deliver Excellence: Provide top-tier urgent care services to our community, making a real difference in patients' lives. Grow Professionally: Benefit from continuous professional development and training opportunities, supported by a team that values your growth. We are looking for dynamic, proactive, and experienced practitioners who are passionate about urgent care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to take on a leadership role in a team committed to excellence, we want to hear from you Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the direct provision of care to patients at the Urgent Treatment Centre & Minor Injuries Units. Responsibilities encompass evaluating, requesting, and interpreting diagnostic radiographs, providing diagnoses, treatment, patient discharge, or referrals to other specialists. Dedication to upholding superior care standards is paramount. Leadership involves participating in and conducting nursing and clinical audits within the Unit, compiling and arranging essential data. Implementing local standards, policies, and procedures is crucial to ensure patient-focused, personalized, and evidence-based care for all individuals. Compliance with the professional code of conduct is mandatory. Advocacy for evidence-based, innovative care practices and aiding others in adopting modifications to improve care delivery is also a key aspect of the role. Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 150-OM1317-EAS Job locations Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre Nevill Road Lewes BN7 1PF Job description Job responsibilities If youre dynamic and patient focused, with a passion for developing and supporting the delivery of exemplary urgent care services at the heart of the community, wed love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to providing outstanding urgent care services to the heart of our community. Job description Job responsibilities If youre dynamic and patient focused, with a passion for developing and supporting the delivery of exemplary urgent care services at the heart of the community, wed love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to providing outstanding urgent care services to the heart of our community. Person Specification Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential Has current live PIN on NMC or HCPC register Minor Injury module Minor Illness module Post Registration qualification or training to masters level or equivalent and experience Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Experience Essential Minimum 2 years experience in an autonomous practice role Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable skills in leadership Experience of leading within a multiprofessional team / collaborative working Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions using clinical reasoning and diagnosis Desirable Evidence of active participation in audit and clinically relevant research Evidence of active participation in audit and clinically relevant research Other requirements Essential Ability to work in flexible way and respond positively to change Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver, with access to a vehicle for work purposes Person Specification Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential Has current live PIN on NMC or HCPC register Minor Injury module Minor Illness module Post Registration qualification or training to masters level or equivalent and experience Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Experience Essential Minimum 2 years experience in an autonomous practice role Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable skills in leadership Experience of leading within a multiprofessional team / collaborative working Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions using clinical reasoning and diagnosis Desirable Evidence of active participation in audit and clinically relevant research Evidence of active participation in audit and clinically relevant research Other requirements Essential Ability to work in flexible way and respond positively to change Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver, with access to a vehicle for work purposes 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 Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre Nevill Road Lewes BN7 1PF Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)