Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce. Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust due to the expansion in urgent & emergency care services at the Trust. We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us. Main duties of the job
This vacancy is to recruit to an Emergency Nurse / Care Practitioner in the Emergency Department to join our Medical Workforce. We are seeking candidates with experience in the Emergency Department setting to provide assessment and treatment to patients within the See and Treat Stream of the Emergency Care Pathway. Candidates will be required to hold registration status within either Nursing or as an Allied Healthcare Professional to join the team (at degree or equivalent level). There is an expectation that as a Qualified ENP / ECP Band 7 joining the team you will already hold a minor injury and minor illness module (Level 6 or 7), with evidence of experience and competence within the role. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the Clinical team within the Emergency Department, the Emergency Nurse / Care Practitioner (ENP / ACP) will act as an autonomous clinician diagnosing and treating a range of patients presenting with minor injuries across the age spectrum of adults and paediatrics. The post holder may possess a limited scope of practice however the clinical team will support the practitioner to develop extended skills. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse / AHP Emergency Practitioner minor injuries module (LEVEL 6 or 7) Emergency Practitioner minor illness module (level 6 or 7) Non Medical prescribing v300 (level 6 or 7) Evidence of undertaking recognised course of study in teaching and assessing. Educated to degree level or evidence of study at degree level (or masters level) Experience
Minimum of 1 years post qualification experience within the Emergency Department at band 5 level or above. Ability to work autonomously and safely within the clinical setting using skills of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to other agencies. Knowledge and Skills
Additional clinical skills eg; x-ray interpretation/ assessment skills/ patient management. Sound knowledge of minor injuries / Illness assessment and management. Other
Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model. Demonstrates attention to detail. Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
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