Emergency Practitioner: ED Specialist for Minor Injuries

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Emergency Practitioner to the Emergency Department and Medical Division on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves a 24-hour clinical care rota, cross-site working, and caring for patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

You must be registered (NMC/HCPC) with ALS and Paediatric Life Support; prescriber rights or PG directives are desirable.

Qualifications

• APICA course or equivalent.
• NMC/HCPC registration.
• Experience of working in an ED.
• Advanced Life Support qualification; Paediatric Life Support qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with service delivery within the Emergency Department and Medical division.
• Work a 24-hour clinical care rota to promote safety and quality care.
• Provide direct clinical care as an independent practitioner for patients with minor injuries/illness.
• Maintain professional standards and registrations (NMC/HCPC).

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Paediatric Life Support

Minor injury minor illness course

Teaching and assessing qualification

Education

APICA course or equivalent

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Emergency Practitioner to the Emergency Department and Medical Division on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves a 24-hour clinical care rota, cross-site working, and caring for patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

You must be registered (NMC/HCPC) with ALS and Paediatric Life Support; prescriber rights or PG directives are desirable.