Emergency Nurse Practitioner

The post holder will be a keen mentor/ clinical supervisor for trainee ENPs/triage nurses and health care support workers. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit, which includes being responsible for providing and ensuring all patients within the unit have quality care and for minimising clinical risk through their management and leadership role. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and management to the nursing team within the unit. Person centeredness is at the heart of everything we do and the role will support nurses to both develop a nursing service that prioritises the care needs of patients and their families as well as enabling a positive experience for all. This is a key role in bringing nurses together around a shared vision in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and always improving., Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh. Job description

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner [ENP] is a key role in our nurse-led Minor Injury Unit. The ENP is a highly specialised Practitioner who will function as an autonomous practitioner, independently assessing, diagnosing and treating patients who attend with minor injuries, across the full scope of practice as defined in the Agored Cymru Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (Wales) programme (referred to as the Agored L7 Diploma). Please note this post is only suitable for qualified emergency nurse practitioners who hold the Agored Level 7 Diploma or equivalent qualification. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply, Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.,

• Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
• In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio., Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
• Experience in staff management and professional development
• Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
• Experience in leading change in clinical practice
• Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential
• Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
• Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
• Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Can demonstrate SBU values
Desirable
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
• In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio., Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
• Experience in staff management and professional development
• Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
• Experience in leading change in clinical practice
• Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential
• Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
• Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
• Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Can demonstrate SBU values
Desirable
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
  
  We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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