Enhanced Nurse Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Health Service Discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 22-hour per week Minor Injury Unit practitioner role in Exeter. You will assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of primary care conditions, working autonomously while collaborating with the Emergency Department.

The post includes deputising for the clinical manager in their absence, contributing to quality improvement, and monitoring standards of care. Flexible working and NHS benefits are provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, diagnosis and treatment to patients presenting with primary care conditions.
• Work autonomously as an independent practitioner within the MIU.
• Depuitse for and support the clinical manager in their absence.
• Contribute to quality improvement and monitor clinical standards.

Job description

The NHS Minor Injury Unit is a nurse led service, delivering work in a fast-paced busy environment. Practitioners provide assessments diagnosis and treatment to patients presenting with a wide variety of primary care conditions. Working closely with the Emergency Department. The MIU is under the management of the Emergency Department team at the Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

More detail about the role

To work as an autonomous, independent practitioner. To provide a holistic approach to individuals including: assessment, diagnosis, treatment and safe discharge and referral to other agencies if necessary.

The post-holder is responsible for his/her own workload within the designated clinical area; for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day to day basis; and to deputise for and support the clinical manager in his/her absence.

The post holder will be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager & Clinical Matron. The post-holder will be responsible for the monitoring and auditing of clinical standards of care within the defined area.

Working Pattern: 22 hours per week. Long days - 08:00-20:30

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey., As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme