Job Description
Job overview We are looking to recruit additional Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners into our newly developed Urgent Treatment Centres.• Are you: 1st level nurse with at least 2 years’ experience as a band 6 Nurse/ Paramedic Practitioner in A&E or MIU.• Experience of working in an Urgent Treatment Centre• Do you have a degree or undertaking a degree in advanced practice.• Do you have A&E radiology (Red Dot) and evidence of specialist courses demonstrating an ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients with Illness or Injury?• You must have evidence of completing an in-house training module for nurse practitioners or relevant course for an Emergency Care Practitioner. Main duties of the job We are looking for a band 7 Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner with proven leadership skills who can work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care within the standards set out by both government and trust policies.The post is part or full time. The department can be busy and diverse in an ever-changing environment and we are looking for highly motivated members, to join our team, who are adaptable to clinical change on a shift basis.The post has been developed to cover shift patterns at the Folkestone and Deal Urgent Treatment Centres however sometimes internal rotation across the service as required.You should have the ability to work autonomously, ‘’think on your feet’’ and take responsibility for the unit, being willing to develop and expand your clinical practice within the service guidelines.The service opening times in the Minor Injuries is 8am to 8pm seven days a week.For an informal chat call Elaine Anderson on 01303 854494A comprehensive corporate induction programme is provided at the commencement of employment. Additional Working Pattern: over 7 days Working for our organisation Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive ExcellentWe know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiencesWe ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submissionThe data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to WorkAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us bothSee where you can go with KCHFT career pathways Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. 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Person specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC or relevant experience. 998/Preparation for mentors\t 4.Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course Desirable criteria 1.Independent Nurse Prescriber 2.Leadership or similar management course EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential criteria 6.Immediate Life Support – adults and children defibrillation record of mandatory training and adult protection knowledge resource issues appraisal, recruitment and absence management 10.Completed Recognition of the sick child training Desirable criteria 3.Evidence of autonomous practice Masters Degree EXPERIENCE Essential criteria 1.Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre 2.Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability. 3.Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) 4.Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses 5.Personal achievement at work Desirable criteria 1.Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency 2.Planning Training assessment resource issues appraisal, recruitment and absence management EXPERIENCE Essential Co-ordinator 7.Organisational responsibilities 8.Experience of dealing with difficult complex and sensitive situations 9.Currently working at Senior band 6 or 7 level, Working within an MIU, WIC, UCC or A&E department 10.Complaints handling and investigation Experience of audit Desirable criteria 5.Experience of budget control training 7.Participation in Learning and Development activities SKILLS Essential to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations x-rays developed advanced physical skills in hand eye co-ordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required suturing and application of plaster of paris 3.Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally 4.Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills Desirable criteria Team management Health promotion skills SKILLS Essential to teach / supervise / facilitate other in all aspects of patient care within the service to inspire confidence in patients and colleagues management to inspire motivate and manage colleagues 10.Presentation skills Desirable criteria Clinical supervision Chairing/attending meetings as required PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential criteria 1.Understanding of autonomous role 2.Decision making and problem-solving skills under pressure 4.Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative good sense of humour Desirable criteria Can identify effective means of coping with stress PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential criteria 6.Committed to patient focused care player 8.Organisational skills to work flexibly, according to the needs of the service, including internal rotation. act as an ambassador for the Trust/Service Employer certification / accreditation badges