Job summary
We have opportunities for Band 7 Practitioner's (Nurse Practitioners or Allied Health) to join our supportive nurse led team at Edgware and Finchley Walk in Centre's. You will be joining innovative teams leading the way in delivering community minor injury and illness unscheduled care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
1. CLCH Walk in Centres were rated as good in our last CQC inspection and focus on giving a high-quality service to patients. The centre is open 8am to 8pm 365 days a year and has X-ray facilities enabling a wide range of clinical experience.
2. Working with a team of nurses and doctors, our urgent care services offer an educationally focused safe and effective environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop a repertoire of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge, through work-based education and training. A practice educator is in post to support learning and development.
3. The opportunity to develop skills, such as mentoring our trainee practitioners and to have the support and supervision of advanced clinical practitioners in the service.
4. A clear career structure with opportunity to progress to senior 8a advanced clinical practitioner and team leader in our departments.
5. A range of employee benefits. There is free parking available and tube stations are located nearby. Flexible working and part time positions may be considered.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
6. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
7. Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
8. Flexible working options
9. Annual travel card loan
10. Training, support and development in your career
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
11. To lead, motivate and support team members in the facilitation of professional and clinical development.
12. Participate actively in the in-service training and provide teaching through mentorship and clinical supervision within the specialty.
13. Provide operational management and clinical leadership for the team including punctuality, shift allocation and rest breaks and triage. Respond to immediate sickness absence (requesting Bank staff, as per protocol as required) and ensure efficient and effective use of resources and estates
14. Respond to clinical incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with CLCH policy.
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
15. Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC
16. Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
17. Evidence of continuing professional education and training at Masters level in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or willingness to work towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.
18. Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
19. Qualification in prehospital care or community care
20. Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
21. University accredited Minor injuries Module
22. Paediatric Nurse Practitioner qualification
23. University accredited paediatric advanced assessment module
Experience
Essential
24. Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
25. Proven experience in assessing, managing and treating minor injuries and minor illnesses.
26. Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.
27. Experience in monitoring clinical standards.
28. Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision.
29. Experience caring for patients of all age ranges.
30. Minimum of five years' experience in either emergency/ unscheduled care or a primary care environment
Desirable
31. Experience of team / service/ staff management.
32. Experience of implementing evidence-based care and developing others to do so
33. Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
34. Experience of change management and implementing change in practice
35. Evidence of innovation in practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
36. Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
37. Specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment.
38. Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems.
39. Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.
40. Knowledge of current NHS organizational structures and policy initiatives. AF/IV Your healthcare closer to home Page 6 of 6 @CLCHNHSTrust
41. Knowledge of recent developments in unscheduled care.
42. Knowledge of monitoring service outcome measures.
43. Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding procedures
44. Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
45. Knowledge of current health care policy and legislation and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
46. Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, social care and voluntary services
47. Knowledge of the audit process and able to implement in practice o Knowledge of evidence based practice and able to implement in practice
48. Knowledge of the audit process and able to implement in practice o Knowledge of evidence based practice and able to implement in practice
49. Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk
50. Knowledge of clinical supervision
Desirable
51. Knowledge of resource management.