We have introduced dynamic patient pathways to improve patient flow and experience that has resulted in the vast improvement of the department’s performance. Our team is motivated, energetic and we strive to deliver the highest standards of evidence based nursing care. We are passionate about Emergency Nursing and the service we provide our local community.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Emergency Care Practitioners (ENP / EPP) to work within the Emergency Department on our Bank, at The Royal Surrey NHS Trust. Candidates should be clinical experts who work as autonomous practitioners providing patient-centered clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral and discharge to patients with minor injuries and illnesses. You will work within locally agreed protocols and Patient Group Directives. Independent Nurse Prescribing would be desirable but not essential. Successful candidates should have a minimum of 2 years working in an autonomous role in the emergency environment and be an effective communicator with a positive attitude.
In return we offer in house teaching from ED consultants and extensive professional development opportunities
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will deliver autonomous patient care on a daily basis. The post holder is required to work at a standard where clinical and diagnostic skills are utilized competently and autonomously. The post holder will work in collaboration with the team to deliver a high quality service in order to meet the health and social care needs for patients attending the service.
JOB SUMMARY
Autonomously to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge patients attending the Emergency Department, within the parameters of the Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) scope of practice. The post holder will be providing assessment, treatment, care and education to patients from all sections of the community, from infants to the elderly ensuring a high quality patient centered care. The post-holder may be required to work at any site where services are delivered by the Trust.
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