Miu Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner to join the Minor Injury Unit. You will deliver evidence-based care in a busy, practitioner-led environment and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient-focused care.

Applicants should be registered nurses with ENP/EP experience, and the board supports Welsh language skills development. Informal visits and inquiries are encouraged prior to closing date.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration and evidence of nursing competencies.
• Diploma or degree in nursing or equivalent.
• Ability to assess and respond to minor injuries in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care in a busy Minor Injury Unit.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-focused care.
• Support professional development and training opportunities as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Nurse Registration

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• 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

Desirable

• Management or leadership course
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Mentorship qualification
• Appraisal training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in minor injuries/ minor illnesses in a primary care setting / A&E department or Minor Injury Unit
• People management skills
• Experience of Policy development and review
• Participation in the review of PGD's

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/facilitating of groups

Abilities

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential

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

Other

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Nurse

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).