Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP / ACP) - Luton

at  HUC

Utilise your expertise to make an impact in our Luton Urgent Treatment Centre. We are looking for outstanding staff to help us deliver outstanding care to the community of Luton.
Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a GP-led Urgent Treatment Centre, who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.
Our service runs 09:00-20:00, Monday to Sunday.
Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff.
All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified.
The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service.
Using your streaming/triage experience gained within an urgent treatment centre/emergency department or minor injury unit, you will receive patients as they present with complex and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. Autonomously undertaking clinical assessments, to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge.
You’ll be able to access a fantastic range of benefits. These include:
Salary 58,916 based on 37.5 hrs per week
NHS Pension Scheme – we contribute around 20% to your pension.
NMC reimbursement (exclusions apply)
Wide-ranging continuous professional development programme including support with appraisal/revalidation
Development opportunities including further funded courses
Access to NHS and Employee lifestyle discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff.
All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified.
The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service.
Principle Responsibilities will Include

To autonomously undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients over the age of 1 with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. This includes but is not limited to:

• Wound Closure
• Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations
• Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations
• Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations
• Management of uncomplicated fractures
• To offer advice and health education as appropriate
• To support access for patients within the IUCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway
• Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice
• Recognise the acutely ill patient and the need for urgent/emergency treatment acting appropriately with other clinical support as required
• Identify any safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals following safeguarding processes
• To be committed to working in a changing environment, responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service
• To promote and facilitate audit and research-based practice as required
• To direct patients appropriately to the right professional within appropriate time frame
• To assess and priorities presenting patients in terms of acuity whilst maintaining patient safety at all times.
• To support clinicians and other members of the team to ensure timely care to patients.

Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

Please refer the Job description for details