Enhanced Clinical Practitioner - Emergency Department

Job Overview

Emergency Department & Urgent Care

An exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced practitioners working in a co-located Urgent Care (UC).

We are seeking experienced autonomous healthcare practitioners in primary care, urgent care, minor injury/illness, paramedicine, physiotherapy, or emergency medicine to work in a progressive and dynamic environment, managing a diverse patient group (adults and children) presenting with urgent illness and injury to the ED and UC.

Support and supervision will be provided to help the successful candidate develop a holistic knowledge and skill set for practitioners working within the urgent care environment. There will be opportunities to support and shape the service going forward, as well as potential rotational opportunities across the ED.

If you want to be part of a proactive team committed to providing the highest standard of emergency and urgent care and have the enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference, please contact Yvonne Staple (Urgent Care Lead - yvonne.staple@nhs.net) or James Rayner (Deputy Urgent Care Lead - james.rayner1@nhs.net) for an informal visit or discussion.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake autonomous assessment of a diverse range of patient presentations in all ages presenting to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care to determine clinical diagnosis, provide treatment, and plan appropriate onward care. The primary patient cohort will consist of minor injury and illness presentations.

You will be part of the wider urgent care team of ECPs (nursing/physio/paramedic), supporting nursing and healthcare assistants, and working alongside medical and general practitioner colleagues.

Main Responsibilities

• To work according to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, carrying continuing responsibility for patients in the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) role.
• To autonomously assess, investigate, care for, and provide health education to patients of all ages presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.
• To make working diagnoses, implement, and evaluate care management plans for patients of all ages.
• To provide clinical leadership through expertise to the department.
• To lead on nursing issues related to Trust and local policies.
• To promote and facilitate the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy.
• To review nursing practices and implement appropriate changes based on research and best practices.
• To develop and implement audit, quality, and risk management initiatives.
• To communicate effectively with all staff and patients.

Working for our organization

At the RUH, we prioritize people, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, colleagues, and community. We value everyone's contributions and are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment. Our staff networks celebrate diversity and promote kindness and civility, believing that diversity makes us stronger.

We foster a culture of learning, development, and innovation, supporting staff to thrive and reach their full potential. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with comprehensive support programs addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We even have a pool!

We invite you to learn more about living and working in the historic city of Bath, our staff benefits, and our commitment to healthcare innovation through projects like the Dyson Cancer Centre and our research initiatives.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached person specification and detailed job description for further information.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential: Registered with HCPC or NMC.

Qualifications

Essential: Recognized and accredited module in physical examination and clinical reasoning of at least 3 months duration.

Desirable: Recognized and accredited module in paediatric physical examination and clinical reasoning; Non-medical prescribing.

Experience

Essential: Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Care, or Urgent Primary Care.

Desirable: Extensive experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Care, or Urgent Primary Care.

Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure check will be required.

Documents to Download

• Enhanced Clinical Practitioner B7 Job Description (PDF, 503.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Further Details / Informal Visits

Contact Yvonne Staple, Urgent Care Lead, at yvonne.staple@nhs.net