Emergency Care Practitioner

1 month ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

To undertake the use of moderate physical effort in controlled restraint of patients undergoing procedures with learning disabilities, the manoeuvring of patients in confined spaces and patients presenting with decreased level of consciousness due to trauma, drugs, alcohol. To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently. To independently refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge.

Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the emergency department. To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well-being. To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality. To supervise the maintenance of accurate, legally acceptable records, both in written format and on the departmental computer system in accordance with governance policies.

To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act and governance policies. For further details please see attached JD&PS.



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