Band 7
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered General Nurse to undertake a band 7 nurse practitioner role in our Walk in Centres and Urgent Treatment Centres. The Walk in Centres assess and treat patients with minor illness and injuries. They are open 8am to 8pm 7 days per week. The service is nurse led and offers both an appointment or a walk-in service. The candidate must be RGN/AHP with relevant examination and diagnostic experience. NMP V300 is desirable. *This is a Bank post* Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a team as an autonomous practitioner and be accountable and responsible for the health care management of the client/patient group. Perform holistic assessments to interpret, diagnose and treat, concluding to discharge with an appropriate outcome or determining the most relevant pathway for the patient. Take charge of the shift and manage service provision in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager. Show commitment to the support and development of others to ensure a consistent, high-quality delivery of service. Work across all Walk-in Centre services and through all shift patterns. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Act as a nurse practitioner/shift lead to manage and promote the development and clinical effectiveness of a high quality service. Maintain effective multidisciplinary team working and communication. Co-ordinate the day to day running of the clinical area including shift leader responsibilities. Provide leadership and exercise a professional advisory role in relation to clinical practice. Continue to extend the scope of own professional practice by improving and enhancing knowledge and competencies. Report sickness and absence to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to all patients attending the Walk-in Centre. Work autonomously and provide holistic assessment, interpretation of results, treatment, advice, and health promotion. Support the professional development of peers and junior staff. Demonstrate a positive commitment to the teaching, training, assessment and development of all nurse learners. Person specification
Values
Accountability Support Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Discreet Skills
Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal/professional development. Proven high level clinical competency in injury and illness assessment. Demonstrable leadership skills. Demonstrates flexibility to work across all Walk in Centres. Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working autonomously in clinical decision making. Experience of clinical team leadership. Significant experience of working in a relevant role. Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Additional qualifications, PGC in advanced practice. Non-medical prescribing Supplementary/Independent. Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for full list of duties and responsibilities. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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