Senior Emergency Practitioner

• To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
• To provide a high quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
• To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a "no-blame" culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.

Essential

• Degree level Registered Nurse (NMC) or paramedic practitioner(HCPC).
• Recognised accredited qualification & competency in autonomous practice, Nurse practitioner.
• Accredited qualification in advanced clinical assessment and examination and equivalent minor injury/illness degree/masters level programmes
• Broad senior level clinical experience relevant to the post e.g. minor injury, walk in centre or emergency department.

Desirable

• A masters or master level post registration qualification or equivalent experience.
• Management Qualification.
• Management/leadership experience of teams or services
• Non-medical prescriber

Essential

• Advanced clinical skills & competence in patient assessment, clinical examination & treatment working to advanced MIU scope of practice.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills. Effective time management and organisational skills
• Development of protocols, guidelines and PGDs. Experience of working to PGDs
• Managing staff, managing sickness and absence. Off duty - rota development/management
• Advanced Suturing, wound closure. Application of POP.
• Advanced skills in IV drug administration, Venepuncture and cannulation.
• Digital Nerve blocks, manipulation of limbs

Desirable

• Experience of standard setting and clinical audit.
• Evidence of changing practice in a clinical setting.
• Non- medical prescribing.
• Budget management experience.
• Management of teams including HR processes. Complaints, incident reviewer and investigator.

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a Band 6/7 role within emergency/urgent care settings, working as senior practitioner.
• Evidence of continual Professional development.
• Clinical management experience to undertake 24hr responsibility of the unit.