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The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC co-located with the Emergency Department) at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer the opportunity for an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to join our team at St Richard's Hospital, in Chichester.
We have seen demand grow in Urgent and Emergency Care and are therefore looking to expand our multi- disciplinary team with keen, motivated and expert individuals with a breadth of knowledge in the management of minor injuries and illness. We welcome Registered Nurses, Paramedics and Physiotherapists with relevant experience.
Working as an autonomous practitioner within our Urgent Treatment Centre, you will work alongside other practitioners to provide clinical expertise in treating and diagnosing adult and paediatric patients presenting with minor injuries and illness, promoting positive patient experience and quality care.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration or HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Manage own caseload as Urgent Care Practitioner.
Undertake specific delegated management responsibilities. Management of Trainee Practitioners and junior nursing colleagues within scope of practice.
Be a credible clinical expert in the management of minor illness and injuries and undertake teaching/development as required for all nursing staff to enhance knowledge and promote quality care.
Supporting service development within the UTC, in conjunction with the Urgent Treatment Centre/Emergency Department Matron, Lead ACP & Head of Nursing.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Ability to prioritise clinical workload and responsibilities.
Maintain flow of UTC patients in collaboration with senior nursing, medical and administrative colleagues.
Ensure good personal time management to enable the unit to open/close promptly and all clinical staff to have appropriate refreshment breaks.
Analyze and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnoses.
Make independent treatment decisions based on the interpretation of results within own scope of practice, local and national guidance.
Work within own scope of practice, with a view to expanding scope with appropriate teaching training and supervision.
Perform specific procedures (e.g. suturing, foreign body removal, manipulation and relocation of fractures/dislocations) within scope of own practice, demonstrating high level of knowledge and skill.
Prescribe within the scope of practice as a Registered Non-Medical prescriber.
Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
We have seen demand grow in Urgent and Emergency Care and are therefore looking to expand our multi- disciplinary team with keen, motivated and expert individuals with a breadth of knowledge in the management of minor injuries and illness. We welcome Registered Nurses, Paramedics and Physiotherapists with relevant experience.
Working as an autonomous practitioner within our Urgent Treatment Centre, you will work alongside other practitioners to provide clinical expertise in treating and diagnosing adult and paediatric patients presenting with minor injuries and illness, promoting positive patient experience and quality care.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration or HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Manage own caseload as Urgent Care Practitioner.
Undertake specific delegated management responsibilities. Management of Trainee Practitioners and junior nursing colleagues within scope of practice.
Be a credible clinical expert in the management of minor illness and injuries and undertake teaching/development as required for all nursing staff to enhance knowledge and promote quality care.
Supporting service development within the UTC, in conjunction with the Urgent Treatment Centre/Emergency Department Matron, Lead ACP & Head of Nursing.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Ability to prioritise clinical workload and responsibilities.
Maintain flow of UTC patients in collaboration with senior nursing, medical and administrative colleagues.
Ensure good personal time management to enable the unit to open/close promptly and all clinical staff to have appropriate refreshment breaks.
Analyze and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnoses.
Make independent treatment decisions based on the interpretation of results within own scope of practice, local and national guidance.
Work within own scope of practice, with a view to expanding scope with appropriate teaching training and supervision.
Perform specific procedures (e.g. suturing, foreign body removal, manipulation and relocation of fractures/dislocations) within scope of own practice, demonstrating high level of knowledge and skill.
Prescribe within the scope of practice as a Registered Non-Medical prescriber.
Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.