NHS AfC: Band 7
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021.
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and home-based care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce.
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust due to the expansion in urgent & emergency care services at the Trust. We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us. We are able to offer flexibility and opportunities for further development.
Main duties of the job
This vacancy is to recruit to an Emergency Nurse / Care Practitioner in the Emergency Department to join our Medical Workforce. We are seeking candidates with experience in the Emergency Department setting to provide assessment and treatment to patients within the See and Treat Stream of the Emergency Care Pathway.
Candidates will be required to hold registration status within either Nursing or as an Allied Healthcare Professional to join the team (at degree or equivalent level). There is an expectation that as a Qualified ENP / ECP Band 7 joining the team you will already hold a minor injury and minor illness module (Level 6 or 7), with evidence of experience and competence within the role. There may be an opportunity to be appointed as a Band 6 with a transition to Band 7 for those that need to evidence the required competencies.
Funding will be committed to candidates to complete their Non-Medical Prescribing where it is not currently in situ.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the Clinical team within the Emergency Department, the Emergency Nurse / Care Practitioner (ENP / ACP) will act as an autonomous clinician diagnosing and treating a range of patients presenting with minor injuries across the age spectrum of adults and paediatrics. The post holder may possess a limited scope of practice however the clinical team will support the practitioner to develop extended skills to include complex wound care, limb reductions, thoracic and pelvic injuries with the support of clinical competencies.
The band 7 role would include minor illness and may on occasion be required to support the provision of care within this stream of patients. To continue CPD and complete the non-medical prescribing modules with facilitated time away from the department.
The Band 7 practitioner will be able to close the patient journey by holding a Non-Medical prescribing certificate or Hold 2 out of the triad of Injury, Illness, Non-Medical Prescribing. The post holder must be able to demonstrate 12 months Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner experience within Emergency care.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse / AHP Emergency Practitioner minor injuries module (LEVEL 6 or 7) **and all of the following**
* Emergency Practitioner minor illness module (level 6 or 7)
* Non Medical prescribing v300 (level 6 or 7) evidence of undertaking recognised equivalent specialised course (or working towards)
* Evidence of undertaking recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
* Educated to degree level or evidence of study at degree level (or masters level)
Experience
* Minimum of 1 years post qualification experience within the Emergency Department at band 5 level or above.
* Ability to work autonomously and safely within the clinical setting using skills of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to other agencies
Knowledge and Skills
* Additional clinical skills eg; x-ray interpretation/ assessment skills/ patient management. Wound assessment/ suturing/ wound management To include truncal and pelvic injuries / pain
* Sound knowledge of minor injuries / Illness assessment and management. Sound knowledge of Health promotion, accident prevention and patient education
Other
* Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model. Demonstrates attention to detail Able to cope with unpredictable peaks in work load Flexible and supportive attitude to individuals. Flexible to work in other areas of the ED Enthusiastic team member/ able to work using own initiative.
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
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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