11 Oct
The Hillingdon Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
London Borough of Hillingdon
Job description
Job summary
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
We are looking to recruit Emergency Practitioners to join our established Urgent Treatment Centre Team. We would welcome applicants from both nursing and allied health practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Our Emergency Practitioners work alongside our General Practitioners to offer care to patients attending the hospital with an urgent health care requirement.
Skilled in history taking, physical assessment,
diagnostic interpretation and treatment of a wide range of injury and illness presentations, our EPs work predominantly independently, but have access to all internal and external referral routes and the support from our co-located emergency department colleagues.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services.
The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control.
We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority,
neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population.
We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse,
Paramedic, Physiotherapist
- Recognised EP Qualification at minimum Degree Level or equivalent.
- Minor Injuries and Minor Illnesses Course at Level 6 / 7
- Substantial experience in Urgent and Emergency Care
- Teaching research / evidence-based practice
- Experience in working with junior colleagues to support their growth and development
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team to manage patients with undifferentiated health care needs
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- BSc Hons in Emergency Care / MSc / PgCert
- Independent nurse prescribing or working towards independent prescribing at MSc Level
- Non-Medical Prescribing (essential in experienced ENP's)
- Mentorship / Teaching qualification
▶️ Emergency Nurse Practitioner
🖊️ The Hillingdon Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
📍 London Borough of Hillingdon