Night Shift ED Lead Clinician

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Exclusive benefits

Flexible working

On-site nurseries

Discounts at local shops

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Emergency Practitioner to support the Consultant Practitioner and lead autonomous clinical care in the Emergency Department and Acute Medical division.

The role involves 24-hour on-call and night shifts, direct supervision of junior staff, and delivery of care for minor injuries and illnesses within Gloucester and Cheltenham EDs.

Qualifications

• Active RN Adult/Paediatric registration with the NMC or HCPC
• UK recognised Degree in Minor Injury/Illness or Level 6/7 Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment
• Non-Medical Independent & Supplementary Prescribing experience in acute/emergency settings
• Substantial experience in Minor Injury/illness as a Band 6
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service
• Able to interpret investigations including plain film X-Rays and blood results
• Able to prescribe medications in line with BNF and local guidelines
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous care in ED and Urgent Care Centre for patients of all ages
• Lead clinical care, direct and deliver episodes of care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge
• Support junior staff in decision making and provide clinical leadership overnight
• Contribute to policy development, implementation, and evaluation within area of practice
• Direct and manage care for minor injuries and illness in Gloucester and Cheltenham EDs

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical leadership

Clinical decision making

Prescribing

Wound closure techniques

X-ray interpretation

Supervising staff

Team leadership

Education

UK recognised degree in Minor Injury/Illness

Level 6/7 Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment

Non-Medical Independent & Supplementary Prescribing

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Emergency Practitioner to support the Consultant Practitioner and lead autonomous clinical care in the Emergency Department and Acute Medical division.

The role involves 24-hour on-call and night shifts, direct supervision of junior staff, and delivery of care for minor injuries and illnesses within Gloucester and Cheltenham EDs.