Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Professional to work as an Emergency Care Practitioner (Band 7) across the Emergency Departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
The Emergency Departments at STSFT have a well-established team of Lead ACPs, ACPs and ECPs (Spanning across Band 8b to Band 6) working across all areas of the ED. With this, we are able to provide an excellent supervision and development program for staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a wide range of clinical conditions which will include medical, surgical and trauma cases. You may also be asked to provide some supervision to more junior members of the team. You will be required to provide flexible cover over a 24-hour period. The post will be rotational between the main ED and UTC on both sites.
The individual should be intent on delivering a high-quality service within the ED. Emergency Care experience is essential; however, educational opportunities are available to develop skills and knowledge. There is an ongoing work-based educational and clinical supervision program. Successful applicants will be expected to follow the RCEM curriculum and actively engage with completion of the portfolio.
Main duties of the job
* An induction program for new staff.
* Weekly protected in-house teaching program.
* Funded access to the RCEM eportfolio and eLearning.
* Clinical Education in practice.
* Support from an named consultant and ACP.
* Opportunities to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Key requirements of applicants
* To be a registered HCP (NMC/HCPC).
* Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
* Successful completion of a university accredited clinical skills course.
* Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.
* Willingness to maintain an advanced practice portfolio.
* Non-Medical prescribing is required.
We recommend arranging an informal visit to the department once invited to interview.
Individuals not fulfilling the requirement for the post, i.e., not already non-medical prescriber, should commence on Annex 21 and undertake a period of supported competency-based training.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams, we have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture/work environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
Job responsibilities
* To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
* To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient-centred care.
* To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
* To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management, and care of patients within the specialist area.
* To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
* To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
* To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
* Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
* To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
* To represent the service nationwide.
* To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
* To manage/lead nurse-led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
* To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
* To comply with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
* Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
* Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Clinical skills accreditation.
* Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards.
Desirable
* Leadership and Management course.
* Qualification in specialty.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of care delivery.
* Experience of the specialism.
* Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
* Evidence of innovation in practice.
* Experience of change management.
* Evidence of practice development.
* Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of national health and social care policy.
* Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
* Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
* Clinical teaching experience.
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Competent in the use of IT packages.
* Proven interpersonal skills.
* Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
* Project management skills.
* Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
* Able to travel access sites.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr