As a senior member of the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be expected to manage the assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of a range of highly specialised care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems visiting the unit. To provide clinical expertise, professional leadership, and education, ensuring high standards of evidence-based practice at all times. Manage the unit on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Operational Lead. Many aspects of the work will be complex, with the post holder being expected to prioritise their work in the face of competing demands for their time and limited resources. To take lead responsibility for an area of practice, liaising with leads on other sites and attending relevant meetings and disseminating information to team members. Would consider band 6 working to band 7 with training.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Clinician, including x-ray interpretation, suturing, use of slit lamp. See and treat patients of any age with Minor Illness / Minor Injuries and emergencies within the Urgent Treatment Centre.
About us
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, and excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. As 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 suit us both.
Job description
Job 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. 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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC Degree or relevant experience. Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level) ENB 998/Preparation for mentors A & E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course)
Desirable Independent Nurse Prescriber Leadership or similar management course
Experience
Essential Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability. Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD's) Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses Personal achievement at work
Desirable Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency Planning Training Risk assessment Experience of budget control
Skills
Essential Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations i.e. x-rays Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers, and the multidisciplinary team Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand-eye coordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required i.e. suturing and application of plaster of paris
Desirable Team management Health promotion skills
Personal Attributes
Essential Understanding of autonomous role A good sense of humour Motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative Calm under pressure Decision making and problem-solving skills
Desirable Can identify effective means of coping with stress
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Deal UTC
Deal
CT14 9UA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Clinician, including x-ray interpretation, suturing, use of slit lamp. See and treat patients of any age with Minor Illness / Minor Injuries and emergencies within the Urgent Treatment Centre.
About us
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, and excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. As 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 suit us both.
Job description
Job 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. 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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC Degree or relevant experience. Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level) ENB 998/Preparation for mentors A & E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course)
Desirable Independent Nurse Prescriber Leadership or similar management course
Experience
Essential Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability. Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD's) Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses Personal achievement at work
Desirable Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency Planning Training Risk assessment Experience of budget control
Skills
Essential Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations i.e. x-rays Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers, and the multidisciplinary team Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand-eye coordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required i.e. suturing and application of plaster of paris
Desirable Team management Health promotion skills
Personal Attributes
Essential Understanding of autonomous role A good sense of humour Motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative Calm under pressure Decision making and problem-solving skills
Desirable Can identify effective means of coping with stress
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Deal UTC
Deal
CT14 9UA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
