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About
KCHFT is a great place to work - but don’t just take our word for it.
In our most recent report the CQC rated us as ‘outstanding’; and said:
- Staff felt supported, valued and respected
- They felt proud to work for the trust and were committed to the vision and values of the organisation
- There are high levels of staff satisfaction
- Staff are proud of the organisation as a place to work and spoke highly of the culture.
- We are the one of only three community providers in the UK to be rated as ‘outstanding’ so why not join us? #cometocommunity
Our vision is to deliver excellent services which improve the health of our communities. To do this we need to have outstanding people who share a common set of values and aspirations.
Our values (CARE) demonstrate that the Trust acts with integrity and professionalism. CARE stands for:
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Responsive
- Excellence.
As a dynamic organisation, with a fast changing service provision we take a flexible approach in terms of what we are able to offer. This means that we reserve the right to change the hours detailed in this advert to full time or part-time to meet the service requirements.
Senior Nurse Practitioner / Paramedic Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 03-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 03-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Folkestone UTC. Royal Victoria Hospital
- Town
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 5BN
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 over 7 days)
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Urgent Care
- Interview date
- 11/11/2024
Job overview
We are looking to recruit additional Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners into our newly developed Urgent Treatment Centres.
• Are you: 1st level nurse with at least 2 years’ experience as a band 6 Nurse/ Paramedic Practitioner in A&E or MIU.
• Experience of working in an Urgent Treatment Centre
• Do you have a degree or undertaking a degree in advanced practice.
• Do you have A&E radiology (Red Dot) and evidence of specialist courses demonstrating an ability to assess, diagnose and treat
• You must have evidence of completing an in-house training module for nurse practitioners or relevant course for an Emergency Care
Advert
We are looking for a band 7 Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner with proven leadership skills who can work within a
The post is part or full time. The department can be busy and diverse in an ever-changing environment and we are looking for highly
The post has been developed to cover shift patterns at the Folkestone and Deal Urgent Treatment Centres however sometimes internal
You should have the ability to work autonomously, ‘’think on your feet’’ and take responsibility for the unit, being willing to develop
The service opening times in the Minor Injuries is 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
For an informal chat call Elaine Anderson on 01303 854494
A comprehensive corporate induction programme is provided at the commencement of employment.
Additional Working Pattern: 37.5 over 7 days
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- 1.First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC 2.Degree or relevant experience. 3.ENB 998/Preparation for mentors\t 4.Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level 5.A&E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial Imaging (red dot course
Desirable criteria
- 1.Independent Nurse Prescriber 2.Leadership or similar management course
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- 6.Immediate Life Support – adults and children defibrillation 7.Proven record of mandatory training 8.Child and adult protection knowledge 9.Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management 10.Completed Recognition of the sick child training
Desirable criteria
- 3.Evidence of autonomous practice Masters Degree
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- 1.Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre 2.Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability. 3.Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) 4.Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses 5.Personal achievement at work
Desirable criteria
- 1.Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency 2.Planning Training 3.Risk assessment 4.Human resource issues i.e. appraisal, recruitment and absence management
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- 6.Shift Co-ordinator 7.Organisational responsibilities 8.Experience of dealing with difficult complex and sensitive situations 9.Currently working at Senior band 6 or 7 level, Working within an MIU, WIC, UCC or A&E department 10.Complaints handling and investigation Experience of audit
Desirable criteria
- 5.Experience of budget control 6.RCA/Investigation training 7.Participation in Learning and Development activities
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- 1.Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations i.e. x-rays 2.Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand eye co-ordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required i.e. suturing and application of plaster of paris 3.Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally 4.Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team 5.Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills
Desirable criteria
- Team management Health promotion skills
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- 6.Able to teach / supervise / facilitate other in all aspects of patient care within the service 7.Able to inspire confidence in patients and colleagues 8.Wound management 9.Able to inspire motivate and manage colleagues 10.Presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Clinical supervision Chairing/attending meetings as required
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- 1.Understanding of autonomous role 2.Decision making and problem-solving skills 3.Calm under pressure 4.Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative 5.A good sense of humour
Desirable criteria
- Can identify effective means of coping with stress
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- 6.Committed to patient focused care 7.Team player 8.Organisational skills 9.Able to work flexibly, according to the needs of the service, including internal rotation. 10.To act as an ambassador for the Trust/Service
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Anderson
- Job title
- Operational Lead UTC
- Email address
- [email protected]
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