Emergency Care Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking an Emergency Care Practitioner for their Minor Injuries Unit. This dynamic role involves working independently and delivering quality care to patients. Applicants must have a relevant PGCert/PGDip and will receive support to develop further in line with NHS frameworks. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold either Level 6/7 PGCert/PGDip in minor illness/illness, and looking to consolidate your experience.
• You will be supported to develop in line with NHS England UEC Practitioner framework.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be working as an ECP within a busy Minor Injury and Illness Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre.
• The post holder will work with Senior EP colleagues to deliver a high quality, effective and sustainable service.
• The post holder will undertake a training post and is supported to complete a Minor Injury and Minor Illness University course.

Education

Level 6/7 PGCert/PGDip in minor illness/illness

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW and also at our Urgent Treatment Centre based at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites have dedicated facilities and allocated staff to provide care 7 days a week 24 hours a day. We are seeking Emergency Care Practitioners (Adult only) to join our dynamic team within the Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre. The practitioner will play a key role in delivering high quality, timely care to patients presenting with minor injury and illness. This is a fast paced, independent role requiring excellent clinical reasoning and decision making skills.

The post holder will be working as an ECP within a busy Minor Injury and Illness Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre under a scope of practice; seeing, treating and independently discharging patients as required.

The post holder will work with Senior EP colleagues to deliver a high quality, effective and sustainable service. The post holder will undertake a training post and is supported to complete a Minor Injury and Minor Illness University course with an EP portfolio to work towards to becoming a qualified EP. The post holder will work in good partnership with multi-disciplinary team. Teaching and education program for the EP is provided annually. This post will be rotational across two sites.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be working as an ECP within a busy Minor Injury and Illness Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre under a scope of practice; seeing, treating and independently discharging patients as required.
• The post holder will work with Senior EP colleagues to deliver a high quality, effective and sustainable service.
• The post holder will undertake a training post and is supported to complete a Minor Injury and Minor Illness University course with a EP portfolio to work towards to becoming a qualified EP.
• The post holder will work in good partnership with multi-disciplinary team. Teaching and education program for the EP is provided annually. This post will be rotational across two sites.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold either Level 6/7 PGCert/PGDip in minor illness/illness, and looking to consolidate your experience. You will be supported to develop in line with NHS England UEC Practitioner framework.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

Benefits and Development

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Equality and Inclusion

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.