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Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
NHS AFC: band 7
Main area: Community
Grade: NHS AFC: band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 409-6230318-B
Site: St Helens Hospital
Town: Prescot
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Nurse looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team at St Helens Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).
The post holder will work autonomously as a senior nurse within the UTC team, seeing patients of all ages with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems; triage, taking comprehensive histories, undertaking clinical examinations, diagnosing, planning & implementing care, prescribing medication, and making referrals where appropriate. You will be the shift coordinator responsible for the day-to-day running of the UTC, including supervising and supporting junior staff.
Main Duties of the Job
The Urgent Treatment Centre is located in the heart of St Helens and sees around 65,000 patients annually. The centre has onsite x-ray and pharmacy facilities. The staff work closely with both primary and secondary care to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* Co-ordinate and deliver the day-to-day management of the clinical team as team/shift leader.
* Act as a resource for other members of the UTC clinical team.
* In collaboration with the Team Leaders promote the development and effectiveness of the nurse-led service utilizing a multi-skilled team approach.
* Maintain effective channels of communication both within the UTC and across the wider health and social care economy.
* Promote and maintain the quality and standards of St Helens UTC services in accordance with organisational and Trust Clinical Governance requirements.
* Participate in and initiate clinical audit as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse / Current professional registration
* Educated to Degree/Diploma level
* Clinical Examination/Diagnostics Skills Level 7 or equivalent supported by a portfolio of evidence
* Non-medical prescribing qualification [V300] or working towards
* MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
* Substantial years post-registration experience
* Experience in WIC/UCC/UTC
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
* Knowledge of how audit may influence quality of patient care
Skills
* Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem-solving approach to work issues
* Ability to set and establish priorities
* Effective organisational and record management skills
* Ability to influence and lead service developments and delivery
* Incorporate high-quality evidence-based practice in patient-centred care
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. Given the high volume of applications, we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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.
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