Client:
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Colchester, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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9 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Colchester Urgent Treatment Centre is at the front of Colchester Hospital's ED and will see, treat and discharge or stream patients to the most suitable service depending on their needs. The UTC is open from 7am until Midnight, 7 days a week. The UTC sees, treats and discharges Minor Injury and Minor Illness presentations in line with the National UTC Principles and Standards. Being co-located with the Emergency Department means the UTC practitioners will be required to assess a mix of acuity and be expected to ensure the patient is sent to the right place at the right time. We are looking for an experienced nurse or allied health professional, with experience in working autonomously managing Injury and Illness presentations. You will ideally have experience working in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care setting, and/or Primary Care and have an understanding of the management of Adult and Children (from birth) injury and illness. You will ideally have undertaken your Assessment and Consultation, Minor Injury and Illness modules and also be a Non-Medical prescriber. You will also be able to autonomously see, treat and discharge Paediatric and Adult patients. Please refer to the Health Education documents linked below for the planned Workforce portfolio and the UTC National Standards and principles to understand how a UTC works. Main duties of the job To practice autonomously without direct supervision. To utilise clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service. To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations. To recognise the need for and refer to the appropriate specialisms. To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively. To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines. To undertake the role of Clinical Co-ordinator when required. Deliver Care at the Door and Navigation role. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Qualifications Registered Nurse/Allied Health Practitioner recorded with NMC/HCPC Experience - Primary Care/Secondary care - Emergency Dept/UEC Advanced diagnostics/prescribing relevant to area of practice with evidence of appropriate qualification and registration Experience Minor Injury and/or Minor Illness Desirable Evidence of independent decision-making Non-Medical Prescriber Knowledge Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessments in Injury and Illness Excellent knowledge of a range of patients' conditions and ability to see, treat and discharge.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Colchester, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
6bc3435bc8d0 Job Views:
9 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Colchester Urgent Treatment Centre is at the front of Colchester Hospital's ED and will see, treat and discharge or stream patients to the most suitable service depending on their needs. The UTC is open from 7am until Midnight, 7 days a week. The UTC sees, treats and discharges Minor Injury and Minor Illness presentations in line with the National UTC Principles and Standards. Being co-located with the Emergency Department means the UTC practitioners will be required to assess a mix of acuity and be expected to ensure the patient is sent to the right place at the right time. We are looking for an experienced nurse or allied health professional, with experience in working autonomously managing Injury and Illness presentations. You will ideally have experience working in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care setting, and/or Primary Care and have an understanding of the management of Adult and Children (from birth) injury and illness. You will ideally have undertaken your Assessment and Consultation, Minor Injury and Illness modules and also be a Non-Medical prescriber. You will also be able to autonomously see, treat and discharge Paediatric and Adult patients. Please refer to the Health Education documents linked below for the planned Workforce portfolio and the UTC National Standards and principles to understand how a UTC works. Main duties of the job To practice autonomously without direct supervision. To utilise clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service. To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations. To recognise the need for and refer to the appropriate specialisms. To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively. To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines. To undertake the role of Clinical Co-ordinator when required. Deliver Care at the Door and Navigation role. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Qualifications Registered Nurse/Allied Health Practitioner recorded with NMC/HCPC Experience - Primary Care/Secondary care - Emergency Dept/UEC Advanced diagnostics/prescribing relevant to area of practice with evidence of appropriate qualification and registration Experience Minor Injury and/or Minor Illness Desirable Evidence of independent decision-making Non-Medical Prescriber Knowledge Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessments in Injury and Illness Excellent knowledge of a range of patients' conditions and ability to see, treat and discharge.
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