Utc/wic Practitioner

Are you dynamic and motivated? Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you enthusiastic?

If so, we are looking for you.

We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Practitioner (Nurse or AHP) who is keen to work in an ever changing, fast paced and evolving service, driving standards forward and delivering excellent care.

As a registered professional you must be able to demonstrate clinical experience preferably within an A&E, Walk in Centre or Primary Care setting. You will need to be highly motivated and be prepared to participate in the ongoing development of your expertise

**The service operational hours are**:
UTC Wigan - 8am - 11.30pm

WIC Leigh - 7am - 9.15pm

Both services operate 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

The role will involve the assessment, treatment and management of a diverse caseload of minor injury and minor illness.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Planning and Organisational Duties

Maintain self-development and clinical competence with specific reference to the treatment of minor injuries / illnesses.

Arrange the reception, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.

To undertake additional training to develop specialist skills and knowledge as appropriate e.g. PGD’s, clinical examination skills, digital nerve blocks, suturing, reduction of dislocations and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

Allocates / deploys staff, in response to service demand and patient needs.

Organises and prioritises personal workload, co-ordinating care and delegating work in an ever changing environment.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with local and national targets.

Implements best practice and delivery of a high standard of nursing care, evaluating service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiating change.

Recognise and respond appropriately to issues, which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/ senior staff as necessary.

To ensure patients valuables and belongings are documented and managed in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.

Ensure risk recognition and management of risk in the clinical environment as appropriate

Responsibility to keep self organisationally and departmentally updated through attendance at appropriate meetings

Seek appropriate advice for clinical and managerial problems beyond your scope of professional knowledge and/or skill

Actively participates in discussions about service / policy developments and other organisational initiatives that effect the post holder’s professional and working environment.

Lead in advancing the development of practice with regard to minor injuries / minor illnesses.

Perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s clinical needs presenting with minor injuries / illnesses, implementing best practice and maintaining high standards of care.

Assess patient’s condition by history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis and prescribe treatment within Trust protocols and clinical guidelines.

Undertakes and interprets a range of diagnostic tests e.g. x-rays, bloods.

Support the delivery of nursing care, ensure safe discharge, referral or transfer to other areas.

Ensure that patients are properly informed about their condition, treatment and expected outcomes.

Work autonomously as independent practitioners.

Co-ordinates and performs clinical procedures requiring a degree of concentration e.g. suturing

Ensure the accurate maintenance of records is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards.

Collect, analyse and evaluate information, report and act in accordance with unit protocols and guidelines.

Maintain accurate high quality and effective communication, written, verbal interpersonal and via computer with all professional colleagues, hospital departments and other agencies.

Recognises and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

Undertake triage of patients.

Provide