Advanced Emergency Care Nurse

4 weeks ago

Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Full time

At East of England Ambulance Service, we recognize that exceptional healthcare is driven by dedicated professionals. Our commitment is to attract skilled individuals and provide unwavering support to both new and existing team members.

We encourage you to tailor your application to align with the Person Specification included in the Job Description.

Position Overview

This recruitment is focused on roles available in the Cambridge and Peterborough regions.

Do you have experience in high-pressure environments such as Emergency Departments, Primary and Urgent Care, or Critical Care?

Is your clinical judgment characterized by significant independence, with the ability to manage a diverse range of complex patient scenarios?

If so, this role may be an excellent fit for you.

Induction Program for Nurse Practitioners:

  • Three-week in-person orientation (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • Two weeks of hands-on training with professional mentorship (totaling 75 hours, including various shifts)
  • Additional three weeks of in-person training.
  • Followed by two weeks of guided practical experience.
  • An eight-week integration phase, which includes Driver Training.
  • Achieve Module 5 competency while functioning as a clinician (under supervision).

Please note that while part-time positions are available, full-time availability is essential during the induction period.

Key Responsibilities

After an initial transition period with our educational teams, Clinical Practitioners will assist in delivering our frontline services alongside Paramedics and other pre-hospital healthcare professionals. The primary responsibilities include:

  • Taking responsibility for the assessment, treatment, diagnosis, administration of medications, and managing patient discharges and referrals in urgent, emergency, critical, or out-of-hospital environments.
  • Providing effective clinical leadership, development, and mentorship to operational staff, including newly qualified paramedics and students, to ensure high-quality patient-centered care.
  • Contributing to the establishment of a cohesive approach to the provision of unscheduled and out-of-hours care, engaging all relevant stakeholders, including health and social care organizations.

Working on an ambulance presents a unique work environment. You will navigate a variety of settings, both urban and rural, managing cases from birth to end-of-life care, as well as chronic conditions and critical emergencies.

About Our Organization

Our Vision: Delivering exceptional care through outstanding individuals, every moment.

East of England Ambulance Service employs over 5,000 staff and more than 1,000 volunteers, collectively covering 7,500 square miles and serving a population exceeding 6 million.

Our control rooms manage over 1 million emergency calls annually, averaging more than 2,500 calls per day.

We operate a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, including double-staffed ambulances, rapid response cars, operational commander vehicles, and patient transport services.

Our core values include:

  • Care: We prioritize warmth, empathy, and compassion in all interactions.
  • Teamwork: Together, we work with pride and dedication to achieve our vision.
  • Quality: We strive for excellence through continuous improvement.
  • Respect: We honor individuals, including our patients, staff, and partners in every engagement.

Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities

The comprehensive job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please refer to the attached documents for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

  • Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
  • Possess a Full UK manual driving license for at least 12 months (up to 3 penalty points may be considered depending on the point code).
  • C1 category license to be obtained within six months of joining.
  • Mentorship qualification or willingness to obtain within the first year.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Pediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) or equivalent certification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential Criteria:

  • Proficient IT skills.
  • Ability to maintain clinical and other records to a high standard.
  • Capability to lead a team and manage emergency situations effectively.
  • Experience interacting with a diverse range of individuals in a customer or patient-facing role.
  • Significant post-registration experience in acute settings, emergency departments, or critical care; or relevant experience in settings requiring autonomous clinical decision-making.
  • Experience performing invasive procedures such as Intramuscular (IM) injections and Intravenous (IV) cannulation.
  • Experience in developing complex patient care plans.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience managing patient medication needs using patient group directives (PGDs).

Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving license with a minimum of one year of driving experience (a maximum of three penalty points for minor offenses is acceptable).

Occupational Health:
EEAST adheres to health standards for frontline emergency response roles as recommended by the Department of Health Medical Advisory Panel.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This role involves regulated activity and will require an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred list check.

References and Employment History:
References from current and previous employers will be sought through their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of three years of employment.

All appointments are subject to a clean disciplinary record.

No Smoking Policy:
A strict No Smoking Policy is enforced throughout the organization.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
Under our commitment to diversity, candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will receive an automatic interview.

We aim to reflect and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service delivery. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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