Trainee Emergency Care Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Lewes, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To work towards autonomous triage, assessment, examination and treatment of the nature & extent of injury or illness for each patient. Assess inappropriate attendances & re-direct them to the most appropriate service. To assess those that are acutely unwell & arrange any immediate treatment (within guidelines) & safe transfer to the most appropriate facility. The trainee ECP will take on an increasing amount of responsibility as experience increases.

To refer, when appropriate, to other specialist teams in multiple settings using the appropriate medical terminology e.g. Fracture Clinics, Physio, Hospital on call teams, Consultants. The post holder will manage own workload and delegate tasks as appropriate. Use of clinical tools such as x-ray and near patient testing.

To know when to request and how to interpret results, working towards making independent judgement on the diagnosis and treatment. Recognise own limitations and seek further opinion where required. To provide holistic evidence-based healthcare and health promotion for all patients from admission to discharge. To use & develop skills, following a period of training & assessment, that will include tissue adhesives, suturing, administration of injections including infiltration of local anaesthetic, manipulation of pulled elbows, digits, plastering & good knowledge & administration of PGDs.

To be aware of all Business Continuity, Emergency planning in the event of an untoward incident. Contribute to Urgent Care protocols and make suggestions for service improvement. The post holder will gain experience in good budgetary value for money when ordering stock and equipment, will verify timesheets and be responsible for safekeeping of any patients valuables. Complete and/or participate in requested audits as required e.g., IC, equipment checks, FFT.

To supervise & mentor HCAs and student nurses. To demonstrate personal & professional development and undertake training where required within agreed timescales. To keep up to date with all required Statutory & Mandatory training and any relevant to the Units.



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