Nurse practitioner

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and primary care conditions autonomously. - Take comprehensive patient histories, undertake clinical examinations and interpret clinical information to support diagnosis and management decisions. - Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans, including discharge, referral or escalation of care as appropriate. - Work closely with colleagues across the Emergency Department and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. - Perform advanced clinical procedures and interventions within scope of practice. - Promote health education, wellbeing and preventative care for patients. - Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior staff, students and trainees. - Contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. - Participate in teaching, mentorship, audit, research and the development of clinical guidelines and pathways. - Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with Trust policies, professional standards and evidence-based practice.

• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking and physical examination.
• Analyse and interpret clinical information, such as x-rays and blood test, to support diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
• Develop and implement appropriate management plans, including treatment, discharge, referral and escalation of care where required.
• Independently manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations within scope of practice.
• Perform advanced clinical skills and procedures relevant to the service.
• Identify and respond appropriately to medical emergencies and deteriorating patients.
• Provide health promotion, education and advice to patients and carers.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with Emergency Department clinicians and specialty teams to ensure timely and appropriate patient care.
• Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues regarding patient management.

• Support the day-to-day operational management of the service.
• Contribute to workforce planning, rota management and maintaining safe staffing levels.
• Monitor standards of care and contribute to clinical governance, risk management and service improvement initiatives. [
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical pathways, protocols and guidelines.

• Act as a mentor, clinical educator and role model for students and junior staff.
• Participate in teaching, training and supervision activities.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and reflective practice.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
• Participate in audit, research and quality improvement projects to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Ensure practice complies with Trust policies, professional standards and evidence-based guidelines.

Essential

• Registered nurse / Health Care Professional Council qualification level 6/7
• Advanced assessment skill course - level 6/7
• Minor illness course level 6/7
• Practitioner Experience at Band 6/7 ENP within a primary care /Urgent Care environment

Desirable

• Non medical prescribing
• Emergency Department experience
• Evidence of excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with the multidisplinary team
• Master qualification within healthcare/ Emergency care
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection principles
• Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion