Senior Emergency Care Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking motivated Emergency Practitioners to join their team. This role involves coordinating patient care in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong clinical reasoning and advanced decision-making skills. Candidates must have a Level 6 or 7 PG Cert/PG Diploma and experience in urgent care. The Trust is committed to staff well-being and equality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in urgent and emergency care.
• Accountable for actions as per the Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate care of UTC/MIU patients with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge in managing minor injuries and illnesses.
• Obtain a patient history systematically.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Decision making

Advanced history taking

Education

Level 6 or Level 7 PG Cert/PG Diploma in minor injury/illness

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) based at UHCW and at our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) based at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites have dedicated facilities and allocated staff to provide care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The practitioner (Adult only) within the MIU/UTC is a clinical expert playing a key role in delivering high quality, timely care to patients presenting with minor illness and injury. This is a fast paced, independent role requiring excellent clinical reasoning and decision making skills. There is an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. We are seeking motivated and experienced Emergency Practitioners (Adults Only) who can see, treat and independently discharge adult patients from our MIU to join our dynamic team. As a senior member of the team you will be involved in the clinical and managerial aspects of caring for emergency patients attending our busy department.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the care of the UTC/MIU patients throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
• Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in the management of minor injury and minor illness conditions in line with scope of practice.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Using advanced history taking skills, obtain a patient history in a systematic manner including pertinent physical, social, emotional, psychological, or environmental factors.
• Applicants must hold either a Level 6 or Level 7 PG Cert/PG Diploma in minor injury/illness with demonstrable experience in urgent and emergency care.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold either a Level 6 or Level 7 PG Cert/PG Diploma in minor injury/illness with demonstrable experience in urgent and emergency care.

Additional information

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. The Trust is committed to learning and development, and to providing high quality patient care. It supports a diverse, inclusive environment and strives to ensure equality, dignity, and autonomy for all employees. Pathway to Excellence is a designated programme recognizing the Trust’s commitment to staff well-being and professional practice.