We are looking to recruit additional Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners into our newly developed Urgent Treatment Centres. Are you a 1st level nurse with at least 2 years' experience as a band 6 Nurse/ Paramedic Practitioner in A&E or MIU? Do you have experience of working in an Urgent Treatment Centre? Do you have a degree or are you undertaking a degree in advanced practice? Do you have A&E radiology (Red Dot) and evidence of specialist courses demonstrating an ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients with illness or injury? You must have evidence of completing an in-house training module for nurse practitioners or relevant course for an Emergency Care Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a band 7 Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner with proven leadership skills who can work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care within the standards set out by both government and trust policies. The post is part or full time. The department can be busy and diverse in an ever-changing environment and we are looking for highly motivated members to join our team, who are adaptable to clinical change on a shift basis. The post has been developed to cover shift patterns at the Folkestone and Deal Urgent Treatment Centres; however, sometimes internal rotation across the service may be required. You should have the ability to work autonomously, 'think on your feet,' and take responsibility for the unit, being willing to develop and expand your clinical practice within the service guidelines. The service opening times in the Minor Injuries is 8am to 8pm seven days a week. For an informal chat, call Elaine Anderson on 01303 854494. A comprehensive corporate induction programme is provided at the commencement of employment.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* 1. First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC
* 2. Degree or relevant experience.
* 3. ENB 998/Preparation for mentors
* 4. Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level)
* 5. A&E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course)
Desirable
* 1. Independent Nurse Prescriber
* 2. Leadership or similar management course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* 1. Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre
* 2. Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability.
* 3. Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
* 4. Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses
* 5. Personal achievement at work
Desirable
* 1. Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency
* 2. Planning Training
* 3. Risk assessment
* 4. Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management
SKILLS
Essential
* 1. Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations i.e. x-rays
* 2. Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand-eye coordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required i.e. suturing and application of plaster of paris
* 3. Computer literacy; able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally
* 4. Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers, and the multidisciplinary team
* 5. Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills
Desirable
* 1. Team management
* 2. Health promotion skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
* 1. Understanding of autonomous role
* 2. Decision making and problem-solving skills
* 3. Calm under pressure
* 4. Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative
* 5. A good sense of humour
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Folkestone UTC. Royal Victoria Hospital
Folkestone
CT19 5BN
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