Main area:
Emergency Nurse Practitioner - UTC Grade:
NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day service various shift patterns. No nights.) Job ref:
391-RFL-6599536-B
Site:
Chase Farm Hospital Town:
Enfield Salary:
£51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
19/01/2025 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.
The Urgent Treatment Centre at Chase Farm is a forward-thinking, dynamic, friendly environment offering a 7-day walk-in service for both minor injuries and minor illnesses.
As an ENP in our UTC, you will have autonomy for patient care but be part of an innovative expert multi-disciplinary team comprising of nurses, paramedics, EDAs, and GPs. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a broad variety of patient presentations and at times dealing with emergency and unexpected situations.
Main duties of the job As an ENP at Chase Farm Hospital, you will provide emergency care to our local population. You will see, diagnose, treat, discharge, or refer both walk-in and ambulatory patients whose injuries or illnesses are not so serious as to need full emergency department care. You will consult patients independently but seek clinical advice and support where required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Post Holder will be an Independent Practitioner with Primary Care experience and specialist knowledge in Minor Illness and Injury. The Post Holder will be expected to:
Demonstrate as a clinical expert initial patient contact assessment.
Provide professional and clinical leadership within the team.
Support the role of the Matron in developing and implementing a strategic development plan for practitioner-led services.
Lead on the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research.
Act as a primary resource for education and clinical development.
Work collaboratively with the clinical site manager to ensure correct UTC inter-departmental pathways.
Manage and be responsible for the supervision and development of the multi-disciplinary team.
Person specification
Registered nurse level 1/ registered HPC paramedic practitioner
Recognised autonomous practitioner qualification
Teaching and assessing course / practice educator level 1&2
Evidence of own continuing professional development
Educated to degree level
Independent nurse / non-medical prescriber or working towards
Please note:
Due to the high number of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
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