MIU Emergency Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner for its busy Minor Injury Unit. You will deliver evidence-based care within a practitioner-led environment, working with MIU nurses and local GPs to provide patient-focused services.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, requires Registered Nurse status, and supports flexible and collaborative care within a supportive team in Powys, Wales.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with UK registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care in a busy Minor Injury Unit (MIU).
• Deliver high standard patient-focused care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to work autonomously using own initiative.
• Support professional and personal development within the team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Welsh language willingness

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma or degree in nursing

Literacy & numeracy level 2 (GCSE A-C)

Post-basic studies (diploma/degree)

English language skills assessed

Knowledge of nursing issues

Management or leadership course

Tools

IM&T literacy

Job description

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic practitioner to work in our Minor Injury Unit.

If you enjoy providing evidence-based care within a busy and Practitioner led environment, then this is the job for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic registrant who can work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care.

This busy unit attends to local residents and seasonal visitors and is staffed by dedicated MIU nurses and local general practitioners. The unit is accessed by a variety of patients with a range of injuries.

Informal visits or enquires are very welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date.

Main duties of the job

If you enjoy providing evidence based care within a busy and Practitioner led environment then this is the job for you.

We have this exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team within the minor injury unit. The unit provides excellent care within our scope of practice, in line with the unit guidelines and Powys Teaching Health Board policies.

We are looking for an Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner with proven clinical skills, who can work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care.

This busy unit attends to local residents and seasonal visitors and is staffed by dedicated MIU nurses and local general practitioners. The unit is accessed by a variety of patients with a range of injuries.

The unit will provide exposure to various opportunities to support professional and personal development. The ability to work well within a team is essential together with the aptitude to work autonomously using your own initiative.

Informal visits or enquires are very welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date, we look forward to hearing from you.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Registered Nurse
• Non-Medical Referrer
• Literacy and numeracy level 2, equivalent (GCSE A-C) or equivalent educational qualification
• Evidence of post basic academic studies at Diploma or degree
• Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment (if English is not first language)
• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions using up to date information and research
• Management or leadership course

Experience

• Experience in minor injuries/ minor illnesses in a primary care setting / A&E department or Minor Injury Unit
• Experience of Policy development and review
• Participation in the review of PGD’s
• Experience of teaching/facilitating of groups

Abilities

• Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of professional nursing issues in minor injury/illness care
• Able to articulate and evidence leadership achievements in driving and motivating a staff team
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting the requirements of clinical governance
• Demonstrate awareness of national developments and standards
• Must be IM&T literate and demonstrate evidence of its use
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
• Be innovative and explores new practices and ways of working
• Ability to self-motivate to achieve, create, drive and vision for other
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

• Demonstrate compassion patient focussed care, PTHB Values
• Able to evidence that they have acted as a positive role model for others

Other

• Able to work hours flexibly - weekends, bank holidays and shifts
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues, including the ability to undertake, complete and evaluate risk assessments
• Nurse

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.