Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse / Paramedic) - St Albans inSt Albans inSt Albans PUBLISHED
FRI 22 NOV 2024
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The service operates from 09:00 to 18:00 year-round, except on Christmas Day, with staff expected to adhere to key performance indicators and engage in ongoing professional development. Communication and collaboration with colleagues and patients are crucial, as is the commitment to continuous practice improvement through audit and research. Note that candidates must have full rights to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Utilise your expertise to make an impact in our St Albans Integrated Urgent Care Hub. We are looking for outstanding staff to help us deliver outstanding care to the community of St Albans.
Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Care Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a Nurse led Integrated Urgent Care Hub (IUCH), who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.
Our service runs 09:00-18:00, 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day).
Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff.
All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified.
The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service.
Using your streaming/triage experience gained within an urgent treatment centre/emergency department or minor injury unit, you will receive patients as they present with complex and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. Autonomously undertaking clinical assessments, to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.
About us
Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a Nurse led Integrated Urgent Care Hub (IUCH), who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.
Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff.
All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified.
The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service.
Principle Responsibilities will Include:
To autonomously undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients over the age of 1 with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. This includes but is not limited to:
Interpretation of ECGs
Wound Closure
Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations
Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations
Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations
Management of uncomplicated fractures
To offer advice and health education as appropriate
To support access for patients within the UCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway
Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice
Following agreed Patient Group Directions administer simple analgesics to patients whilst awaiting senior clinical review if clinically indicated
Recognise the acutely ill patient and the need for urgent/emergency treatment acting appropriately with other clinical support as required
Identify any safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals following safeguarding processes
To be committed to working in a changing environment, responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service
To promote and facilitate audit and research-based practice as required
To direct patients appropriately to the right professional within appropriate time frame
To assess and priorities presenting patients in terms of acuity whilst maintaining patient safety at all times.
To support clinicians and other members of the team to ensure timely care to patients.
Professional
To recognise and work within own limitations at all times.
Adhere to NMCs - The Code
Participate and work to the policies and quality standards set by HUC
Ensure that all the requirements of revalidation are met
To have a personal development plan to include supervision and professional portfolio
To identify own learning needs as part of individual development process
Communication
To work closely with all members of the HUC team and the out of hours team within the clinical hub as appropriate. To communicate professionally and effectively with patients /relatives / carers /colleagues
To keep accurate and contemporaneous records of all health enquiries, including assessment, treatment, and advice regarding patient care. The documentation must clearly reflect the assessment and findings in the consultation in line with current practice and in accordance with The Code as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
To attend and participate in UTC meetings as required
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, therefore full right to work in the UK is required for this role.
No agencies please.
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