Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Jane Pilkington
Position Matron
Email jpilkington@nhs.net
Phone number 01133923705
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Senior Clinical Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) within the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit one Senior ENP to lead our minor injuries service. The MIU is located at both the Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital within the Emergency Department
The post holder will be practicing as an independent specialist clinical practitioner providing patient centred and evidence based clinical care within an agreed scope of practice. The job holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluations of care and the setting of standards of care.
The job holder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will support the effective use of resources and the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. as a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality effective and efficient care. The job holder will provide training and education to staff groups patients and families/carers. The post holder will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to implement and improve the patient pathway and will be expected to develop new skills to further enhance the quality of the service delivered. Where appropriate the role will include day to day leadership and management.
Why you should join our Team
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic. We work closely with our lead consultant and lead ACP developing new and improved competencies
This is a supportive and committed team dedicated to patient care and quality
This opportunity would suit a dynamic motivated and innovative practitioner to work alongside a team of like minded people. We are looking for someone who can help shape and develop the service, drive standards and quality care with passion and pace. There is an opportunity to extend your clinical skills in reducing shoulder dislocations and wrist fracture's if not already competent.
As a senior ENP it is expected that you will have undertaken a recognised Minor injury course, have a recognised Teaching and assessing qualification, have undertaken IRMER training and be competent to independently interpret x-rays.
What you will bring to the role
Provide high quality care as an expert practitioner and act as a role model and resource for advice, support and guidance
Provides specialised advice contributing to the diagnosis and care of patients
Responsible for ensuring the setting of and monitoring of standards as well as seeking continuous opportunity to improve standards and the quality of patient care
Undertake clinical procedures where dexterity and accuracy are required
Make clinical assessments and treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols
Organise own clinical workload
Supervise clinical staff to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards
Ensure that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised
Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust involved in the care of patients
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.