To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic patient centered care.
Ability to promote patient centered care and establish good relationships with patients and carers.
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to take charge of the department in the absence of a Band 7 Nurse.
To provide senior support to the hospital site in the evenings, overnight and when required.
To work as an autonomous Minor Injury Nurse Practitioner.
To be able to assess and facilitate the treatment of more seriously ill and injured patients.
To act as a lead nurse in an emergency situation.
To be able to manage the patient flow within the department with consideration to target delivery.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity now exists for an Emergency Nurse Practitioner position within the Urgent Treatment Centre. Applications are invited from Registered Nurses with proven A&E/Urgent Care experience and willing to undertake an enhanced role to assess and deliver treatment to patients presenting with minor injuries and minor illness and to facilitate the treatment of more seriously injured and ill patients within an Urgent Care Centre environment.
Successful applicants must have experience in minor injury management having obtained relevant MIU qualifications as they will be required to work autonomously and in conjunction with agreed clinical guidelines. The candidate must be confident and competent in extended skills to include x-ray interpretation and suturing and be able to initiate immediate life support situations. Advanced life support training will be undertaken as part of the role.
This post demands a commitment to self-development and team working and there is also a significant managerial component to this role. This includes providing senior support to the hospital site at night and taking charge of the department in the absence of a band 7 nurse. Previous management experience will be an advantage although relevant training and support will be given to the right candidate.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. Smoking will not be permitted on any of the sites by staff in trust uniform and/or wearing a trust identification badge in any location, in vehicles owned or leased by the Trust or in the homes (including gardens) of any patients visited at home.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Registered Nurse
* Registered Nurse
* Possession of degree
* Minor Injury and illness Qualified
* Non-medical prescriber
* Recent experience in an UTC setting
IT competent
* Able to use IT systems
* Previous use of PAS, Oceano, Maxims
Extended skills
* Skills in cannulation and venepuncture and drug administration
Thank you for your application. If you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team.
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority.
Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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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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