Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced (Band 7) Emergency Injuries Practitioner, to work within the Homerton Healthcare Emergency Department Injuries Unit, providing autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with minor injuries, musculoskeletal presentations and urgent care needs.
The role involves independently undertaking comprehensive clinical examinations, requesting and interpreting investigations, delivering evidence-based treatments, performing minor injury procedures, and ensuring safe discharge or referral to specialist services.
The Injuries practitioner will need to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting health promotion, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to service improvement within the Emergency Department.
**this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers**Main duties of the job- To be able to assess, examine, diagnose and manage patients presenting with minor injuries and urgent care conditions autonomously.
- To take comprehensive patient histories and perform advanced physical examinations.
- To be able to request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations, including X-rays and blood tests.
- To be able to develop and implement evidence-based treatment and management plans.
- To perform clinical procedures such as wound closure, suturing, plastering, wound care and removal of foreign bodies.
- To safely discharge patients or refer them to appropriate specialist services when required.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
- Provide health promotion, patient education and advice on ongoing care.
- Support, supervise and mentor junior staff, students and trainee practitioners.
- Contribute to clinical governance, service development, audits, research and the implementation of local policies and guidelines.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.
About usHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- RN / HCPC.
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience.
- Advanced Assessment Skills Course.
- Minor Injuries Course.
Desirable- Non medical prescribing.
- Minor illness course.
Skills/ AbilitiesEssential- Expert clinical practice in minor injuries.
- Evidence of strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations.
- Able to facilitate training for all levels of staff.
- Able to identify training needs of individuals.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Computer skills.
ExperienceEssential- Experience at Band 6/7 ENP/ANP/ECP within an A&E.
Desirable- Experience in an urgent care environment.
KnowledgeEssential- Expert clinical knowledge of minor injuries.
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency care, the Trust and the National Health Service and able to translate and implement into quality A&E practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of NMC Code.
- Knowledge//understanding of confidentiality issues.
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other RequirementsEssential- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to own personal and professional development.
- Self motivated and able to support others.
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to be punctual and manage time.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
