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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
About
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, proud to provide excellent care at the heart of our communities. We have been rated as Good by the CQC and are one of the best places to work in the NHS, as judged by the HSJ. The Trust is responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across the whole of Hertfordshire. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and encourage applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We support staff to achieve a better work-life balance through a variety of flexible working arrangements and have a good track record for recruiting disabled people. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria for the post as detailed in the person specification will be interviewed. If you have a learning disability you can complete an easy read job application. You will need to send this to hct.careers@nhs.net
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Trust Values underpin the work we do each day, and we welcome applicants who share the same values.
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Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 18-Mar-2024 12:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 18-Mar-2024 12:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Cheshunt Community Hospital
- Address
- King Authur Court
- Town
- Cheshunt Herts
- Postcode
- EN8 8LB
- Major / Minor Region
- Hertfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care Practitioner
Job overview
The is an exciting time in the Herts and West Essex System as the Minor Injuries service provision is growing and developing in collaboration with all system partners.
Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner?
Are you passionate about patient care?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team??
If the answer is YES… then we would like to meet you!
As well as all the benefits you will receive working for a Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust this post comes with a “Golden Hello” of £2000 which will be paid in two separate installments of £1000 at the end of the 1st year of employment and £1000 at the end of the 2nd year of employment.
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The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment.
All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users’ positive feedback about the service.
We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
Working for our organisation
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then APPLY NOW!!!!
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What we look for in a successful candidate:
Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered
Paramedic (HCPC).
Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course, which must include minor injuries.
Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting.
Experience in autonomous practice specifically in minor injuries.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life.
Be committed and flexible.
Full driving license desirable.
In return, we can offer you:
27 to 33 days holiday (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
High cost living fringe benefit of 5%
NHS pension scheme
Special Leave for family and personal reasons
Paid sick leave
NHS Car Lease Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Discounts
Working in a ‘GOOD’ CQC rated service & trust
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic
- Autonomous Nurse / Care Practitioner Training e.g. A33 or equivalent.
- Academic studies (level 2/3 or M) in Minor Injury/Minor Illness modules.
- Teaching & Assessing ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Up to date with BLS training
- Up to date mentorship training
- Up to date in IRMER training.
Desirable criteria
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience
- Have experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for the supply of medications.
- Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively.
- Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and incidents.
- Ability to identify staff development needs and conduct peer review.
- Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons.
Desirable criteria
- Proven post registration experience in an Emergency Department
- Complaints Management.
- Rota / Health Roster Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
- Demonstrates expert clinical skills.
- The ability to work autonomously, to meet the individual needs of clients from the age of 1 year,
- Has up to date knowledge in safeguarding children and adults.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds and have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children
- The ability to work well within a small team.
- High standard of written / computer skills
- Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence-based practice
- Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
Desirable criteria
- SystmOne experience or similar systems
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Watts
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01992 780 417
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