Developmental Nurse or Allied Health Practitioner - UTC

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking a Developmental Nurse or Allied Health Practitioner to join their Urgent Treatment Centre. The role involves treating both adults and children, with a focus on developing skills towards becoming an autonomous practitioner. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in urgent care settings. The starting salary is from £37,338 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC Registered.
• 2 years post registration qualification in UEC/Primary Care settings.
• Proven experience in management of Illness and Injury in Adults and Children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and consolidate existing Adult and Paediatric nursing skills.
• Treat and manage care for both Adults and Paediatrics.

Job description

Developmental Nurse or Allied Health Practitioner - UTC

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is part of Colchester Hospitals Urgent and Emergency Care department. The UTC is based at the front door and sees and assesses every patient who walks through the UEC front door. All UTC Clinicians are autonomous and will be expected to see Children from Birth and All adults, both injury and illness.

The UTC is open from 7am until Midnight, 7 days a week. We see, treat and discharge Minor Injury & Minor Illness presentations in line with the National UTC Principles & Standard.

We are looking for an experienced nurse or allied health professional who wants to further develop their skills & become an autonomous practitioner. If successful you will undertake courses in Minor Injury & Minor Illness, as well as the Consultation & Assessment course & finally Non-medical Prescribing.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your existing Adult and Paediatric nursing skills and will be working towards becoming an autonomous Adult and Paediatric Nurse Practitioner.

You will be part of the UTC team and be expected to embed your learning and also assist with the team with the Front door process, Care at the Door and Co-Ordination.

You will be required to be flexible with working hours when required. You will gain experience in treating both Adults and Paediatrics from birth.

Person Specification

Experience

• NMC or HCPC Registered
• An Understanding of the management of Illness and Injury in Adults and Children
• Experience in ED/Urgent and/or Primary Care
• Undertaken any of the following CPD Modules: Consultation and Assessment, Injury, illness or NMP
• Evidence in ability to manage care in an autonomous manner

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with relevant PIN
• Proven experience 2 years post registration qualification in UEC/Primary Care settings
• Plastering, Wound Management, BLS/PBLS, Manchester Triage and other relevant documented experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the National UTC Principles and Standards published by NHS England
• Competent IT and Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Primary, UEC and Secondary care functions and practices
• Working Knowledge of SystmOne

Communication Skills

• Confident and able to act as the patient advocate
• Able to function as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Remain calm, consistent and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Starting salary from £37,338 per annum pro rata