Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking an Emergency Nurse Practitioner to lead and mentor in the Minor Injury Unit. The ENP will work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat minor injuries in line with Level 7 Diploma standards.

The post emphasises clinical leadership, staff supervision and continuous service improvement, with a focus on high-quality patient care and risk minimisation within a nurse-led model.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional registration (NMC/HCPC).
• Level 7 qualification in autonomous minor injuries care or equivalent.
• Experience in Emergency/Minor Injury care and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise trainee ENPs, triage nurses and support workers.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Minor Injury Unit to ensure quality care and reduce clinical risk.
• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team and lead service development.

Education

Master's degree (Level 7) relevant to area of practice

Agored Cymru Level 7 Diploma

Job description

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner [ENP] is a key role in our nurse-led Minor Injury Unit. The ENP is a highly specialised Practitioner who will function as an autonomous practitioner, independently assessing, diagnosing and treating patients who attend with minor injuries, across the full scope of practice as defined in the Agored Cymru Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (Wales) programme (referred to as the Agored L7 Diploma).

Please note this post is only suitable for qualified emergency nurse practitioners who hold the Agored Level 7 Diploma or equivalent qualification.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a keen mentor/ clinical supervisor for trainee ENPs/triage nurses and health care support workers.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit, which includes being responsible for providing and ensuring all patients within the unit have quality care and for minimising clinical risk through their management and leadership role. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and management to the nursing team within the unit.

Person centeredness is at the heart of everything we do and the role will support nurses to both develop a nursing service that prioritises the care needs of patients and their families as well as enabling a positive experience for all. This is a key role in bringing nurses together around a shared vision in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and always improving.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
• In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio.

Knowledge

• Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
• Experience in staff management and professional development
• Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
• Experience in leading change in clinical practice
• Experience of teaching multi-professional staff

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
• Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
• Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£50,129 to £57,365 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)