Trainee Emergency Nurse Practitioner – Watford UTC

Your day to day Whilst in a training ENP/ECP role and until qualified, assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients attending UCC/WIC under direct supervision Once qualified, to independently undertake highly specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, including management of complex cases, being guided by broad clinical policies and guidelines To ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their treatment plans To ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across Primary and Secondary Care Services, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups in order to provide a seamless service to the patients and their carers and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required To refer appropriately to in-house UCC/WIC GP’s/ENP’s/ECP’s where a second opinion is required To develop styles of communication which promote empowerment, self-management and health education for patients To identify actual or potential clinical risks and take appropriate action using, when required, the appropriate reporting structure Service delivery responsibilities. To ensure that Service Manager, Lead Nurse / GP are kept informed on service issues and potential risks. Rewards & Benefits 28 days plus bank holidays (permanent contracted staff) Annual leave for bank calculated on hours worked Perkbox (online discount portal), 6% Employer Pension contribution, NHS pension *if applicable Share save scheme, Opportunities for career development, Employee assistance program, Virtual GP Services – 24/7 GP Appointments, WeCare Wellbeing