Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Emergency Practitioner (EP) to join our well-established team in the Emergency Department. We would also consider applicants who possess the required qualifications but have minimal experience as a practitioner. In this case, the role would be offered as a Trainee Emergency Practitioner at AfC Band 6 for a period of approximately one year. If successful a trainee EP, you would progress to a qualified Emergency Practitioner at AfC Band 7
You will be assessing, managing, and treating adults and children presenting with minor injuries and illnesses. You will also have the opportunity to manage more complex cases and perform advanced procedures while working as part of a large, multi-professional team. In addition to the Emergency Practitioner role, we have a large team of ACPs, making this position an excellent stepping stone for those interested in applying for an ACP role in the future."
On joining our friendly and enthusiastic team, you will benefit from opportunities to develop your own and other's practice through clinical supervision, lead change, and develop and implement new guidelines or procedures. Additional benefits include: CPD time as part of your rostered hours, Induction programme and Self-rostering pattern, to cover a service currently from 0800 - midnight, 7 days a week, but this maybe extended to 24/7 cover in the future.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:
Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.
Person Specification
Education and experience
Essential
1. Professional registration
2. Reasons for applying for post
3. Degree level of education
4. Advanced Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning Module
5. Minor Injury Module
6. Red Dot / IRMER
7. Minor Illness Module
8. Mentorship / SLIP
9. 5 years post grad experience
10. 1 year Practitioner Experience
11. Autonomous Practice experience
Desirable
12. Paediatric Care experience or module
13. Pharmacology Module
14. Masters Level of Education
15. Patient Group Directives experience
16. Managing / Leading others experience
17. Wound care & Suturing
18. Teaching others