Junior Nurse Practitioner Gateshead

Job summary

This is an exciting time to join the existing AP team in the Emergency Department here at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead and we are looking for a Trainee Junior Nurse Practitioner (leading to Trainee AP role) who is able to complement our existing team.

At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to ensuring that we provide the optimal quality care for patients in our Emergency Department. The Trust recognizes that Advanced Practice roles are at the cutting edge of healthcare, leading the way in inter‑professional practice and providing excellence in care delivery.

This post is for an initial 4 year fixed term period. The first 12-18 months are at band 6 while non‑medical prescribing course is completed. Upon completion, the postholder would progress to a band 7 trainee AP post while a qualification in advanced practice is completed (approximately 3 years), at which point the postholder would transition into a substantive AP post at band 8a.

Main duties of the job

To work autonomously but under close supervision in the planning and delivery of care and interventions of patients attending the Emergency Department including paediatrics and adults with specialities which include but are not limited to - trauma, resuscitation, mental health, medical, surgical, gynaecological and Minor Illness / Injury presentations.

To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provide in the safest manner.

To engage in education and training provided by Advanced Practitioners and medical staff relating to the effective management and delivery of care to patients within the Emergency Department.

To participate in the continuing improvement of services in line with the Trust objectives and assist the Advanced Practitioners in the delivery and development of the Emergency Department using evidence based practice to provide the highest standards of holistic care.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with experience of working within Emergency Department and also caring for both Adult & Paediatric patients. You will have already completed your Adult Clinical Skills course and be ready to embark on the Nurse Practitioner role, leading towards becoming a Trainee ACP once HEE funding and a University place is secured.

A relevant degree is essential to be considered for this post along with ALS and / or APLS provider status. You should also have a minimum of 5 years acute experience in order to fully appreciate the complexities of the role.

The Emergency Department offers all our Practitioners protected non-clinical and teaching time and you will be assigned an ACP Supervisor once you start the Trainee ACP role and will be expected to continue your development similar to that of other tACPs.

Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Qualifications

• RN, current NMC registration or Allied Health Professional with a Registered Professional Qualification
• Bsc Hons Degree
• Adult Clinical skills course (Level 7)
• ALS or APLS provider status
• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Paediatric Clinical Skills
• APLS
• ATNC

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

• Knowledge, clinical skills and experience in urgent care / emergency medicine
• Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations
• Clinical History Taking
• Work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience

• Emergency department / Acute Care experience
• Clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and care planning
• Experience of care delivery
• Experience of change management
• Evidence of innovation in practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).