PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION POST: Emergency Nurse Practitioner BAND: 7 LOCATION: Emergency Dept, South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen/ Urgent Care & Treatment Centre, Tyrone County Hospital, Omagh DATE: December 2013 FACTORS ESSENTIAL % DESIRABLE % QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE (Length and Type) Applicants must be a Level 1 Registered Nurse on the live NMC Register (general adult branch). AND Degree level Specialist Practice qualification in Emergency Care/Nurse Practitioner or currently undertaking. OR Certified course of study in Minor Injury Management/Autonomous Nursing Practice. AND Minimum of 5years or above post registration experience working in A&E or a minor injuries unit. Certificate in ALS, ATNC or TNCC. A full current driving license and access to a car. Course in Supplementary Nurse Prescribing
FACTORS ESSENTIAL % DESIRABLE % ORGANISATIONAL KNOWLEDGE Current issues/challenges in AEDs regional and national. Challenges in A&E nursing Audit/Research PROFESSIONAL OR CLINICAL/ DEPARTMENTAL KNOWLEDGE Clinical Governance Evidence based practice Clinical expertise Models of Service Delivery Clinical Supervision COMPETENCES Protocol development Teaching other staff Leadership skills Communication/motivation SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Flexible hours as necessary
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Emergency Nurse Practitioner BAND Band 7 REPORTS TO Department Manager RESPONSIBLE TO Service Manager for Unscheduled Care LOCATION Emergency Department, South West Acute Hospital/ Urgent Care Treatment Centre, Tyrone County Hospital Essential Qualifications and Experience Required Registered nurse on Adult Branch of the NMC Register He/She will be required to have at least 5 years A&E experience or Minor Injuries Unit or Treatment/Practice Nurse experience Have completed or currently undertaking a Degree level Specialist practice qualifications in Emergency Care or Nurse Practitioner An interest in working autonomously in A&E in caring for patients with less acuity illnesses and injuries Certificate in ALS, ATNC or TNCC Desirable Qualifications A course in the management of patients with minor injuries and illnesses Evidence of autonomous working in an emergency care environment. Job Summary The Emergency Nurse Practitioner is a practitioner who works autonomously within given guidelines to deliver care to a specific group of patients attending the A&E department or local treatment Minor Injuries Unit without reference to a Doctor. The successful candidate will provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership in the department in developing a local nurse delivered local treatment unit.
He/She will be part of a team of nursing, medical and allied professionals leading in the delivery of a high quality service to patients presenting with lower acuity illness and injury. Key Working Relationships Hospital medical/nursing/ahp staff Primary care staff Community nursing/ahp staff Clinical Responsibilities The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and deliver a complete package of care to patients who fall within the parameters agreed by the Trust in conjunction with the team members mentioned above. Will develop and consistently maintain a philosophy for the local treatment service. Will work closely with the Consultant Nurse and Department Manager in developing the role of the Emergency Nurse practitioner. Will develop, implement and monitor guidelines, standards, policies, protocols/care pathways. Will develop excellent working relationships with all members of the Emergency Care team and community care services including treatment room staff. Will continue to develop expertise in the area of practice and promote WHSCT as a centre of excellence in nursing practice. Will provide clinical support and advice to all members of the Emergency Care team. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessing, examining, carrying out investigations and interpreting signs and symptoms, treat and discharge or refer patients within their level of competence and confidence as agreed by the Trust. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will exercise his/her level of judgement in the management and further care of patients within his/her scope of practice. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will work for a defined period of time per month (will be agreed on appointment) in the main A&E department area to maintain his/her skills in all areas of emergency nursing care. Maintain a high profile in the clinical area act as a role model for other health care professionals. Professional and Personal Responsibilties Ensure that he/she remains up-to-date in professional developments and proactively seeks to develop his/her knowledge and skills as required by the NMC.
Share responsibility with the Department Manager, Nurse Consultant and A&E Consultants for developing the role and service as patient s needs dictate. Proactively evaluate his/her practice and the service provided to patients using tools such as clinical audit and patient and staff feedback. Participate and facilitate the provision of clinical supervision amongst colleagues and peers. Education and Training Promote a positive learning environment within the unit for patients, clinical staff and learners Plan programmes of education and training for all staff and contribute to the development of practice at all levels Establish and maintain links with other ENPs in other organisations with a purpose of mutual support and professional development Maintain competence and confidence in treating patients with minor injuries and illnesses, this will include participating in case study and peer review, clinical audit and risk assessment Accept responsibility for his/her own professional development and partake in an annual staff appraisal. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Service Quality Western Health and Social Care Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service to all patients, clients and community through supporting and contributing to Trust quality initiatives. Employees are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. Conduct Employees must at all times abide by Trust policies and procedures and the terms of their contract of employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality, integrity, objectivity and honesty and maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability. Performance Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring regular attendance at work and efficient completion of duties. Risk Management Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management responsibilities specific to their post, and as set out in the Trust s Risk Management Strategy. Governance
The Trust is committed to the development and implementation of systems under Integrated Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided. Employees will be expected to co-operate and work with such systems. Records Management All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Confidentiality All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be divulged to any unauthorized person. Equality & Human Rights Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed within the post holder s area of responsibility in accordance with the Trust s Equality Scheme. Health and Safety Employees should note that under Health & Safety at Work Legislation they are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. Smoking, Alcohol & Health The Trust operates policies on smoking, alcohol and health. Environmental cleanliness The Trust promotes a culture of cleanliness and has adopted a partnership and collaborative approach that recognises cleanliness as the responsibility of everyone, cascading throughout every level of the organisation. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The duties and responsibilities outlined in the above job description are not intended to be definitive nor restrictive, and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Trust. December 13