Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner to coordinate care for patients with minor injuries and illnesses. The role involves providing clinical expertise, managing a team, and ensuring high standards of patient care in a busy Urgent Treatment Centre. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a proven background in the field. Commitment to diversity and quality improvement is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Proven background in minor injury/illness or primary care.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in managing a unit on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership.
• Act as shift co-ordinator.
• Assess and treat patients with minor injuries/illness.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Ability to assess patients

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in Clinical Examination

Qualifications in Minor Injuries/Minor Illness

Job description

Overview

Participate in the efficient co-ordination and delivery of care for patients including assessment, diagnosis, administration of treatment and discharge or referral to other healthcare professionals/external agencies. Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, within a fast paced environment, to deliver care to patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems in line with protocols and policies of the local service. They will provide clinical expertise, professional leadership and education, ensuring high standards of evidence-based clinical practice at all times.

Manage the unit on a day to day basis acting as shift co-ordinator and assist the clinical leads in the management of team members. Support the development of students, trainees and junior members of staff. Participate in and adhere to policies, governance requirements, implementation of service improvements and strive to meet national targets. The UTC team is passionate about getting it right for patients and their families - in order to achieve this we are looking to recruit Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioners/ Emergency Care Practitioner to complement our existing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise, leadership and education to support high standards of evidence-based clinical practice.
• Work as part of a multi-professional team in a fast-paced environment, delivering care to patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems in line with local service protocols and policies.
• Act as shift co-ordinator and assist clinical leads in the day-to-day management of the unit and team members.
• Assess and treat patients presenting with minor injuries/illness and provide a complete package of care for minor injury/illness patients.
• Support the development of students, trainees and junior staff.
• Contribute to policy adherence, governance requirements, service improvements and achievement of national targets.
• Promote change and quality throughout the team and be committed to excellent patient care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner with a proven background in minor injury/illness or primary care.
• Qualifications in Clinical Examination and in Minor Injuries/Minor Illness.
• Ability to assess and stream the full range of patients who present to a busy Urgent Treatment Centre and work under pressure.
• Opportunity for further development, with support from a Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead.

About Darent Valley Hospital and Our Culture

Darent Valley Hospital has a 1st class reputation in the South East for achieving good CQC standards and national target achievements. We are an inclusive and diverse employer that strives to reflect the communities we serve and create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on our progress to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas to overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.