The post holder is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in order to provide patient-centered quality care.
They will assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients of all ages presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
The post holder will work alongside clinicians with acute and primary care experience, Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will have key working relationships with all members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary department management teams.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver and participate in the clinical care of patients attending the Urgent Treatment Centre.
2. Provide a level of advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge.
3. Provide professional, advanced clinical support and advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team working within the Trust.
4. Appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations within the boundaries of the role.
5. Maximise patient's health and reduce risks that contribute to ill health, thereby reducing unnecessary admissions to acute services.
6. Maintain their own clinical development by keeping updated with any changes to treatment, guidelines within their own field of practice.
7. Contribute to the education and development of staff within the team.
8. Keep themselves up to date with mandatory training and self-roster their learning needs through the trust learning/booking diaries.
9. Contribute to patient experience by ensuring the individual clinical needs are met.
10. Recognise the need to be flexible working across a trust which is based on two separate sites.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east.
Our main service locations are The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
We employ more than 6,000 people, and hundreds of colleagues and students from other organisations also work in our hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RN (adult)
* Evidence of extensive professional development / clinical knowledge supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
* Ability to work / study at Masters level and complete associated academic study.
* Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (or working towards)
* Patient Assessment module at advanced practice level (or working towards)
* Minor injury / illness qualification
Desirable
* ENB 998 or equivalent
* ALS (or ability to achieve)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrates specialist expertise and experience of working at an advanced level with patients presenting with undifferentiated illness and injury
* Advanced physical examination skills
* Substantial experience of working within an acute hospital environment or primary care setting
* In-depth knowledge of contemporary clinical issues, legislation relating to clinical practice and relevant standards and codes.
* Understanding the principles and practice of clinical governance.
Desirable
* Experience/qualification in a specialist area: Emergency, Acute, Primary Care
* Fracture Management Skills
* Suturing skills
* Evidence of leading innovation and change within a clinical setting
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
* Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
* Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
* Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.
* Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development.
* IT skills
* Awareness of professional and personal limitations.
* Ability to inspire confidence in others, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and acting as a positive role model to other members of the team.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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