Emergency Care Practitioner

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Emergency Care Practitioner to join the Emergency Department. The role focuses on autonomous assessment and management of minor injuries and illness, in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, receiving senior clinical support and training to advance your practice and patient care. The post is based in the refurbished ED operating 8:00am–11:00pm.

Qualifications

• Band 6 Emergency Care Practitioner in ED.
• Experience in minor injuries and minor illness.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with minor injuries/illness.
• Undertake clinical examination and investigations within scope of practice.
• Develop treatment plans, including prescribing within qualification.
• Recognise escalation, referrals, or onward management.
• Provide safe discharge with advice and follow-up.
• Support safe patient flow and accurate documentation.

Skills

Autonomous assessment

Emergency Care Practitioner

Clinical leadership

Teaching & supervision

Job description

Are you an experienced Emergency Care Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiasticBand 6 ECP to join our friendly Emergency Department team. Our newly refurbished ED provides a modern environment for high-quality care. The ECP service operates from 8:00am to 11:00pm, providing assessment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and appropriate minor illness.

What we offer

• Friendly and supportive ED team.
• Newly refurbished Emergency Department.
• Dedicated Training and Development Nurse.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Strong senior clinical support.
• Opportunities to develop clinical skills and improve patient flow.

About the role

You will provide autonomous assessment and management of patients within your scope of practice, working closely with the wider ED multidisciplinary team to provide safe and timely care. We are looking for clinicians who are motivated, approachable and committed to developing their practice, with a passion for excellent patient care. You will be supported by our senior clinical team and dedicated Training and Development Nurse, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within Emergency Care. If you want to make a difference, develop your practice and join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and appropriate minor illness.
• Undertake clinical examination and investigations, including requesting and interpreting diagnostics within scope of practice.
• Develop treatment plans, including prescribing and medication management where appropriately qualified.
• Recognise patients requiring escalation, referral or onward management.
• Provide safe discharge, including advice, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Work closely with the ED multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient flow.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and high standards of patient safety, dignity and experience.
• Support the department to reduce waiting times and achieve the 4-hour emergency care standard.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, governance and service development.
• Provide clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model and supporting colleagues and learners.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and professional development.
• Maintain clinical competence through training, education, reflection and continuing professional development.
• Work flexibly across the 8:00am-11:00pm Minor Injury service

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.