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NHS Jobs; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Waltham Cross is seeking an Advanced Nurse / Care Practitioner to provide autonomous clinical care in the Minor Injuries Service. You will assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients within approved pathways, guided by Trust guidelines and clinical supervision.

The post requires at least three years of experience in A&E, urgent treatment, walk-in or general practice, and a keen interest in minor injuries along with maintaining X-ray interpretation skills under IRMER regulations.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in accident and emergency, urgent treatment centre, walk-in or general practice.
• Interest and/or experience in assessment and treatment of minor injuries.
• Ability to interpret X-ray images within IRMER guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge as a resource for the Trust.
• Show high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
• Refer to the JD for full description.

Job description

To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service. To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust. To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. See JD for full description

£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS