Bank MIU Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity to join our Bank Team. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic practitioner to work in our Minor Injury Unit. If you enjoy providing evidence-based care within a busy and Practitioner led environment, then this is the job for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic registrant who can work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care. This busy unit attends to local residents and seasonal visitors and is staffed by dedicated MIU nurses and local general practitioners. The unit is accessed by a variety of patients with a range of injuries. Informal visits or enquires are very welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date.

Main duties of the job
If you enjoy providing evidence based care within a busy and Practitioner led environment then this is the job for you. We have this exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team within the minor injury unit. The unit provides excellent care within our scope of practice, in line with the unit guidelines and Powys Teaching Health Board policies. We are looking for an Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner with proven clinical skills, who can work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care. This busy unit attends to local residents and seasonal visitors and is staffed by dedicated MIU nurses and local general practitioners. The unit is accessed by a variety of patients with a range of injuries. The unit will provide exposure to various opportunities to support professional and personal development. The ability to work well within a team is essential together with the aptitude to work autonomously using your own initiative. Informal visits or enquires are very welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Registered Nurse
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Non-Medical Referrer
• Literacy and numeracy level 2, equivalent (GCSE A-C) or equivalent educational qualification
• Evidence of post basic academic studies at Diploma or degree
• Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment (if English is not first language)
• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions using up to date information and research

Experience

• Experience in minor injuries/ minor illnesses in a primary care setting / A&E department or Minor Injury Unit
• People management skills
• Experience of Policy development and review
• Participation in the review of PGD's

Abilities

• Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of professional nursing issues in minor injury/illness care
• Able to articulate and evidence leadership achievements in driving and motivating a staff team
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting the requirements of clinical governance
• Demonstrate awareness of national developments and standards
• Must be IM&T literate and demonstrate evidence of its use
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
• Be innovative and explores new practices and ways of working
• Ability to self-motivate to achieve, create, drive and vision for other

Values

• Demonstrate compassion patient focussed care, PTHB Values
• Able to evidence that they have acted as a positive role model for others

Other

• Able to work hours flexibly - weekends, bank holidays and shifts
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues, including the ability to undertake, complete and evaluate risk assessments

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.