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Urgent Care Practitioner - Band 7

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Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 7

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Kingston upon Hull

AI generated summary

  • You must provide autonomous patient care, conduct assessments, mentor trainees, collaborate with teams, interpret diagnostics, and engage in quality improvement programs.
  • You will assess, diagnose, treat patients, mentor trainees, interpret diagnostic results, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary team. Lead innovations in quality improvement.

Requirements

  • - Autonomous assessment, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care at the Urgent Treatment Centre
  • - Comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and education for patients of all ages
  • - Delivery of high-quality patient-centred service
  • - Opportunity for cross site working with partner UTC
  • - Identification of the need for essential diagnostic tests and interpretation of their results
  • - Mentoring and supervising trainee UCPs
  • - Collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary team
  • - Evidence-based care practices
  • - Participation in quality improvement programs

Responsibilities

  • - Take the lead in autonomously assessing, investigating, diagnosing, treating, and expertly caring for patients at the Urgent Treatment Centre
  • - Actively contribute to meeting patients' diverse needs
  • - Champion the seamless delivery of policies and procedures
  • - Provide invaluable nurse leadership when it matters most
  • - Engage in comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and education for patients of all ages
  • - Ensure a high-quality patient-centred service
  • - Embark on a journey of autonomous practice, consistently delivering high-quality, timely, and patient-centred care that makes a real difference
  • - Lead by example, making sure that every moment of care aligns with our Trust's core values
  • - Identify the need for essential diagnostic tests and expertly interpret their results, including laboratory and radiography investigations
  • - Mentor and supervise trainee UCPs, offering support and dynamic line management when required
  • - Collaborate seamlessly with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care practices are evidence-based
  • - Continuously push the boundaries of excellence through innovative quality improvement programs

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Urgent Care Practitioner at Kingston Hospital?

The primary responsibility is to autonomously assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, and care for patients at the Urgent Treatment Centre.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for career development, including mentoring and supervising trainee UCPs, and involvement in innovative quality improvement programs.

Are there opportunities for cross-site working?

Yes, this position includes the exciting opportunity for cross-site working with the partner UTC at Teddington Memorial Hospital.

What are the key values that Kingston Hospital NHS Trust upholds?

The key values are Caring, Safe, Responsible, Value Each Other, and Inspiring.

How does Kingston Hospital support staff well-being?

The Trust recognizes staff contributions through a wide range of benefits, initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance, and has received awards for staff retention and well-being.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the job?

You can contact Dom Ward, Nurse/Paramedic Consultant, UEC at dominic.ward@nhs.net or call 0208 934 2464.

What is the expected patient demographic for this role?

The role involves providing care and support for patients of all ages.

Is teamwork important in this position?

Yes, collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary team is crucial to ensure evidence-based care practices.

What kind of diagnostic tests will I be involved in?

You will identify the need for essential diagnostic tests and expertly interpret their results, including laboratory and radiography investigations.

What type of work environment can I expect at Kingston Hospital?

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a collaborative and supportive work environment dedicated to high-quality patient-centered care.

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Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and specialized healthcare services to the community of Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. Their mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate care that meets the needs of patients and improves their health outcomes. Their purpose is to deliver exceptional medical care, support patient recovery, and enhance the overall well-being of those they serve.