Training Emergency Practitioner

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a healthcare professional to provide a timely triage service, assist Emergency Practitioners with patient assessments and treatments, and support the day-to-day operations of the Minor Injury and illness service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good communication skills and a collaborative work ethic. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely triage service to patients as per guidelines.
• Assist Emergency Practitioners with assessment and treatment.
• Support day-to-day planning of the service.

Job description

To provide a timely triage service to all patients that attend the unit as per local and national guidelines

To ensure intentional rounding is facilitated to maintain the safety of patients whilst waiting to be assessed and treated by the EP.

To assist Emergency Practitioners with their assessment, provision of treatment and discharge planning using local and national guidelines and pathways of care.

To support the practitioner in charge with day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality service and the continuous improvement of the Minor Injury and illness service

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients in MIiU alongside the Emergency Practitioner in order to deliver a high standard of individualised care.

Provide advice, including clinical advice, and support to the local community (including telephone advice) staff and other disciplines.

Treat all service users and carers with dignity and respect

Participate in all aspects of the 6 C's process

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.