Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly well-established team. This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a minor injuries unit. Delivering a high quality of care.

You will utilise your advanced clinical skills undertaking patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, onwards referrals where appropriate and safe discharge. Managing minor injuries.

Main duties of the job

Act as an expert practitioner utilising evidence-based practice to autonomously assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients 16 years and above presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries whilst identifying their physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.

Work autonomously managing own case load of patients whilst working within the multi-disciplinary team.

To apply clinical skills within the Emergency Department by undertaking patient assessment and diagnostic expertise by delivery of an appropriate level of care or treatment, in collaboration with patients and carers.

To supply and administer a range of medications according to 'Patient Group Directives' and in accordance with Trust Policy or via Non-Medical Prescriber status where further training would be required and supported with annual updates and review of practice.

Provide specialist advice in minor injuries to patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.

To actively participate in health promotion, accident prevention and patient self-care.

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and relatives regarding complex information about their care.

Act as role model for excellence.

Adherence to the Trust core PROUD values and policies.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.