Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner

Job overview

We are looking for a fully trained and practising autonomous practitioner (nurse or paramedic) who has been assessed as competent to assess, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge patients within a nurse and paramedic led unit to join our dynamic team.  The Practitioner will ensure the delivery of high standards of safe  and compassionate patient care within a range of minor injury and minor illness presentations, and to stabilise more serious case presentations  for further management to other medical services.

It is essential that the successful candidate has a confident  calm and empathetic approach and is able to communicate effectively as part of the team in a dynamic environment.

You will be responsible for your own professional practice, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and the smooth running of the Minor Injury Unit.

You will also act as a resource for staff,  provide professional clinical leadership and provide health education and training to patients and carers as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service.

You will assist in providing  best practice  for patients,  and when appropriate, to involve relatives and carers in decision making. You are expected to provide autonomous highly specialised clinical advice, examination and treatment to patients, precise record keeping and documentation, and to initiate referrals to other specialists or provide follow-up care as required.

You will work closely with the Line Manager , MIU colleagues  and other clinical colleagues  to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will lead by example and act as a role model within the Trust, working collaboratively with colleagues, managers and matrons and ensure effective communication within the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be required to work as part of a skilled team to support and provide safe, clinical and effective clinical care.

You will be expected to provide a holistic, patient-centred approach to planning care and undertake a range of clinical duties.

You are required to have excellent communication skills and ensure that a calm and efficient service is maintained.