Senior Nurse / Paramedic practitioner

Job overview

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

As a senior member of the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be expected to manage the assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of highly specialised care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems visiting the unit.

To provide clinical expertise, professional leadership and education, ensuring high standards of evidence-based practice at all times.

Manage the unit on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Operational Lead.

Many aspects of the work will be complex, with the post holder being expected to prioritise their work in the face of competing demands for their time and limited resources

To take lead responsibility for an area of practice, liaising with leads on other sites and attending relevant meetings and disseminating information to team members.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a band 7 Senior Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner with proven leadership skills who can work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care within the standards set out by both government and trust policies.

The department can be busy and diverse in an ever-changing environment and we are looking for highly motivated members, to join our team, who are adaptable to clinical change on a shift basis.

You should have the ability to work autonomously, ‘’think on your feet’’ and take responsibility for the unit, being willing to develop and expand your clinical practice within the service guidelines.

For an informal chat call Elaine Anderson on 01303 854494

A comprehensive corporate induction programme is provided at the commencement of employment.

Working for our organisation

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Person specification

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria

• First Level Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic HPC
• Degree or relevant experience.
• ENB 998/Preparation for mentors
• Evidence of relevant specialist courses and continuing professional development (minor illness/minor injury at degree level
• A&E radiology, Imaging Regulation and Initial

Desirable criteria

• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Leadership or similar management course
• Evidence of autonomous practice Masters Degree

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria

• Immediate Life Support – adults and children defibrillation
• Proven record of mandatory training
• Child and adult protection knowledge
• Human resource issues appraisal, recruitment and absence management
• Completed Recognition of the sick child training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in an Urgent Treatment Centre
• Professional knowledge and competence in the autonomous management of undifferentiated patients, recognising limitations of the role and personal accountability.
• Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGD’s)
• Management of patients with minor injuries and minor illnesses
• Personal achievement at work

Desirable criteria

• Nominated Officer for fire and Emergency
• Planning Training
• Risk assessment
• Human resource issues appraisal, recruitment and absence management
• Experience of budget control

Experience

Essential criteria

• Shift Co-ordinator
• Organisational responsibilities
• Experience of dealing with difficult complex and sensitive situations
• Currently working at Senior band 6 or 7 level, Working within an MIU, WIC, UCC or A&E department
• Complaints handling and investigation Experience of audit

Desirable criteria

• RCA/Investigation training
• Participation in Learning and Development activities

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to undertake assessment and treatment of patients including ordering and interpreting relevant investigations x-rays
• Highly developed advanced physical skills in hand eye co-ordination when dexterity and degree of speed and precision is required suturing and application of plaster of paris
• Computer literacy Able to present information logically and concisely both written and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate with staff at all levels and disciplines as well as patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues including barriers to understanding requiring empathy and negotiation skills

Desirable criteria

• Team management
• Health promotion skills
• Chairing/attending meetings as required
• Clinical supervision

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to teach / supervise / facilitate other in all aspects of patient care within the service
• Able to inspire confidence in patients and colleagues
• Wound management
• Presentation skills

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