Summary: The Emergency Care Practitioner role at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust involves working in a dynamic environment within Minor Injury Units, providing care for patients with minor injuries. The position requires collaboration with a team to enhance care pathways and ensure high-quality patient management. Candidates must possess substantial experience in urgent care and be capable of autonomous assessment and treatment. The role offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a supportive team dedicated to community health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Emergency Practitioners and management to develop and redesign care pathways.
• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with minor injuries.
• Ensure compliance with NMC/HCPC Codes of Conduct and Trust values.
• Gain informed consent and work within legal frameworks.
• Utilize triage skills and document patient care using medical models.
• Mentor and teach other staff members.
• Interpret x-rays and manage a variety of acute injuries.

Key Skills:

• Current professional registration (HCPC or NMC).
• Degree/diploma in Nursing, Paramedicine, or Physiotherapy.
• Substantial experience in a Minor Injuries Unit or similar setting.
• Competence as an Autonomous Practitioner.
• Advanced knowledge in emergency care and NHS reforms.
• Strong triage and physical assessment skills.
• Ability to use IT systems for clinical management.
• Experience in wound assessment and management.

Salary (Rate): £52,809

City: Bridgnorth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other