Job Description
Job summary Emergency Practitioner - Band 6MIU - Chippenham Community HospitalFull Time - PermanentAre you an experienced Band 5 or band 6 Emergency Practitioner looking for a newchallenge in an exciting role? Do you enjoy working in a busy environment andoffering urgent care in the community close to patients homes? We are a responsive and innovative team and encourageapplications from experienced emergency Practitioners either nurses or AHPs with a passion for delivering exceptional patient-focused care. Main duties of the job Do you have evidence of continuing professional developmentwithin an Urgent Care setting with Minor Injury knowledge and qualificationsand proven Emergency Department, Minor Injury Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre experienceat Band 5 or band 6? Would you like to join a supportive senior nursing teamthat is committed to delivering high standard patient centred care within todayschallenging environment? This is THEopportunity for you to develop your skills and experience in the management ofpatients with minor injuries within a progressive service.In Wiltshire Health and Care we embrace the challenge oflearning something new every day and are a supportive team, activelyencouraging innovation and a learning and development culture, in order toachieve the high standards of care expected by our patients. We encourage all staff to undertake a comprehensiveCPD programme and we support developmental pathways towards becoming autonomousemergency practitioners. The sites offerfree parking and there is an onsite restaurant in Chippenham Hospital. Chippenham MIU is open 08:00-20:00 and offersboth short and long day shift options. Please don't hesitate to contact Barry Iedema if you wouldlike any further information or to arrange an informal visit via 07392 280263 About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.There has never been a better time to join us. Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?! Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse or HCPC registered Paramedic,Specialist Paramedic with ECP Module or demonstrable CPD at degree, masters level in minor injury and or minor illness. Emergency Practitioner course at level 3 or Masters level. Teaching qualification, equivalent, or willingness to undertake Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development at Degree / Diploma level Completion of physical assessment and clinical reasoning module (or equivalent) Up to date BLS paediatric and adult qualification People, and Manual, Handling qualifications Risk assessment and conflict resolution training Desirable Up to date Immediate Life Support paediatric and adult qualification Minor Illness course (or relevant experience) Facilitating and assessing workplace learning module (or equivalent) Experience Essential Experience in an emergency care setting ED, MIU, Primary Care, some of which ideally should be as autonomous practitioner. Evidence of use of PGDs or willingness to develop Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and its organisation Demonstrate professional development and experience Multidisciplinary working Setting and monitoring standards of care Assessment and care planning Evidence of on-going personal professional development Delivering patient focused care Leadership and mentorship of colleagues Prioritising and managing demanding workload Desirable Quality initiatives and clinical audit Experience of gathering and interpreting electronic data to shape service development Day to day unit co-ordination Experience with SystmOne Patient documentation, Outlook and Excel Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.