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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Minor Injury Practitioner to join an established team working in the Emergency Department in County Durham and Darlington.
The department is currently open 09.00-23.00 7 days a week. Advanced clinical, leadership and organisational skills are required as is a commitment to service development and excellence in practice.
This appointment will be made at Band 7 if the successful applicant meets all of the essential criteria. Please note, dependent on qualifications and experience, you may be appointed under Band 7 Annex 21 conditions, as per Agenda for Change. Once you have successfully completed all of the essential qualifications within an agreed timeframe, you will progress to permanent Band 7 banding. The contract ends if an applicant does not successfully complete the essential qualifications within this time frame under the Annex 21 scheme.
If you are a confident, enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented Registered NMC or HCPC professional seeking a new challenge and you fulfill the requirements above, please apply for this role.
Main Duties of the Job
Candidates will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, treating or referring onwards patients of all age ranges with a broad spectrum of minor injury presentations. The successful applicant will be working alongside the Emergency Department Medical Team and an experienced team of Nurse and Paramedic Practitioners, as well as having responsibility for mentoring and developing junior Practitioners.
Job Responsibilities
1. To assess, diagnose and manage patients from the first point of contact through to discharge or referral, ensuring evidence-based practice underpins care delivery.
2. Keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with NMC/HCPC guidelines and Trust Policies.
3. Accurately prioritise workload according to the needs of patients, particularly at times of high demand for the service.
4. Lead by action and inspire others, demonstrating leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust, creating improvement, transformation and innovation of Unscheduled Care.
5. Actively engage in Clinical Governance, including reporting, investigating and resolving complaints, safeguards and risks.
6. Practice cost-effective healthcare, working within budget and available resources.
7. Contribute to the development of guidelines, policies and protocols as required to support service delivery.
8. To participate in the recruitment, selection and interviewing of staff in line with Trust policy.
9. To support the Team Manager in developing and promoting a service based on excellence and best practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Working in high pressured dynamic situations.
* Advanced communication with all disciplines.
Desirable
* Evidence of budgetary control.
* Evidence of inspirational leadership.
Special Requirements
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
* Flexible and adaptable with regard to shift patterns.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner.
* The ability to manage the patient's journey independently from assessment to discharge or onward referral.
* Broad understanding of the knowledge and skills required to assess and manage minor injuries in adults and children.
* Ability to manage a caseload of patients considering clinical priority, staff skills and experience, and the dynamic nature of urgent and unscheduled care.
* Ability to work collaboratively with Team Managers to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and best practice.
Desirable
* Computer literate with ability to use relevant systems e.g. SystmOne, Excel, Word, Teams.
* Evidence of relevant clinical experience.
Statutory Registration
Essential
* NMC or HCPC registration.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse or AHP with 3 years post-registration experience.
* First degree in health-related subject.
* Masters level qualification in clinical assessment.
* Paediatric clinical skills level 7.
* Current ILS and PILS certification.
* Self-motivated with inspirational leadership skills.
* Minor Injuries Structured Learning and commitment to Degree or above level Qualification.
* Mentorship/Supervisor Qualification.
Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing, or willingness to work towards.
Employer Details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/
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