About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
To provide advanced levels of autonomous nursing practice to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer patients by acting within the parameters of the NMC code of professional conduct and trust guidelines. To provide a service that meets the needs of patients attending the Emergency Department with acute minor injuries and minor illnesses. This will involve the provision of holistic healthcare for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations using advanced nursing skills. The post holder may take managerial control of the department when required and will take responsibility for specific senior management roles.
Using an evidence based approach, assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with minor injuries and illnesses as an autonomous practitioner, including prescribing where necessary.
Work in a collaborative manner with other members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring seamless service delivery for patients.
Be able to plan own workload in an organised and effective manner whilst having an overall awareness of departmental need and adjusting working needs accordingly
To provide clinical advice and leadership to the relevant nursing teams, colleagues and managers as requested.
To act as a role model and expert resource including in assisting to develop nursing roles according to service development and evolving models of care.
To lead by example ensuring that care is compassionate and caring at all times in line with the trust values.
To act as a champion for the minor injury team, proactively liaising with Emergency Department colleagues, advocating an exceptional minor injury provision that is effective and responsive and that patients and clinicians experience a high standard of communication, care and continuity.
Care provision