Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Bank Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner

Base:

PELC Urgent Treatment Centres (All sites)

Reports To:

Head of Nursing, Governance & AHPs

Bank Rate: Day time £27.56 Evening £30.32 Night £31.69

Summary

The post holder will work autonomously as an experienced Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner, delivering highquality assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge for patients of all ages presenting with minor injuries. The practitioner will function as an independent clinician within agreed protocols, demonstrating advanced decisionmaking and clinical expertise.

The role supports safe, effective, patientcentred care within the UTC and contributes to service improvement, clinical governance and the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Practise autonomously as an independent clinical practitioner within the Urgent Treatment Centre, managing patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and minor illness.

Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge without direct medical supervision, in line with agreed protocols and competencies.

Request, perform, and interpret diagnostic investigations, including radiological imaging (X-ray), in accordance with IRMER and local protocols.

Perform clinical procedures including (but not limited to):

o suturing and wound closure

o plastering and splint application

o minor joint or fracture management

o venepuncture and cannulation

Prescribe medicines independently (where qualified) or administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Provide Immediate Life Support (ILS) to adults and children, including defibrillation where required.

Work within UTC streaming and escalation pathways, including referral to Emergency Department, GP services, community services, and specialist teams as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional, organisational, and information governance standards.

Urgent Treatment Centre & Patient Flow Responsibilities

• Support effective patient flow within the UTC by timely assessment, treatment, escalation, and discharge decisions.
• Identify and escalate clinical risk appropriately in line with UTC escalation policies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including nurses, paramedics, GPs, operational staff, and senior clinicians to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining service standards during periods of increased demand.

Education and Professional Development

• Act as a mentor and educator to support the learning and development of junior staff and students where applicable.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date clinical skills and competencies.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Governance, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying and reporting risks, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with PELC policies, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equal opportunities, and confidentiality (GDPR).
• Use resources efficiently, in accordance with PELCs Standing Financial Instructions.
• Undertake alternative duties as reasonably directed during significant incidents or emergencies, in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Person Specification

Qualities, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Qualities, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive range of clinical skills relevant to role
• Competent in physical examination of ENT, Eye, GI, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Skin, and Musculoskeletal systems
• Skilled in suturing and wound management
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
• Capable of safe and effective delegation
• Awareness of professional boundaries and adherence to NMC/HCPC standards
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
• Empathetic approach to patient care
• Strong teamwork and MDT collaboration skills
• Understanding of high standards in Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year post-qualification as an Emergency Practitioner (EP)
• Experience at Band 6/7 in Urgent and Emergency Care
• Proven autonomous practice in assessment and management of undifferentiated conditions

Desirable

• Experience in audit and service development
• Proven ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring staff and students

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse (NMC) OR HCPC Registered Paramedic / Physiotherapist
• Minor Injuries qualification (Level 6 or above)
• Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (Level 6 or above)
• X-ray interpretation (IRMER certified)
• Image interpretation (Red Dot Course)
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Management / Leadership qualification
• Evidence of CPD or training at Masters level
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Mentorship qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pelc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Supervisor will support the development of the MHST initiative within Redbridge, under the direction of the team manager.

The Supervisor will work closely with the senior mental health leads in schools to ensure a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. These leads will work closely with the MHSTs to ensure children and young people get the right help as soon as possible.

The Supervisor will be responsible for the caseload management & supervision of the EMHPs who will be providing direct help to children, young people and parents in educational settings by offering rapid access to low intensity, evidence-based interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The Supervisor will oversee the formulation and support for schools, parents, children and young people being known to the MHST using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service.

The Supervisor will carry out direct joint work with children, young people and parents/carers as part of their work in the MHSTs.

The Supervisor will work in a multi-professional environment and will contribute to relevant meetings as required.

The Supervisor will contribute to the initiation, development and implementation of new responses to changing needs and demands upon the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate/doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or recognised professional qualification in Family Therapy or a recognised social work qualification with further training in specific model for therapy.
• Membership of relevant professional body.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of utilising a range of professional skills at post-qualifying level in a child and adolescent mental health setting or educational setting. Evidence of understanding of educational systems and practice in England. Previous experience in supervision, preferably with CYP-IAPT Supervision training or supervising junior clinicians or trainees. Ability to deliver evidence-based intervention to children, young people and their families. Evidence of collaborative working practice with other professionals and parents/carers. Belief in involving children and young people in decisions regarding their education and clear commitment to supporting the development of children and young people. Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic, and potentially emotionally distressing caseload and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms. To give examples of working with diverse groups of people. Awareness of safeguarding and risk management practices when working with children and young people. Experience of working with mild to severe mental health difficulties. Broad knowledge of specialist mental health services and the wider network of mental health services. Commitment to collaborative working with other professionals and parents. Social Workers Discipline Only: - Experience of safeguarding practice, working with children subject to a child protection plan, identifying and managing risk. - Experience providing advice and support on the delivery of social learning theory based parenting interventions at a group and individual interventions within educational settings. - Experience leading interventions to support groups of parents/carers Family Systemic Therapist/Clinical Psychologists Discipline only: - Ability to apply psychology at a systems level within educational settings and borough wide. - Experience working at an organisational level to facilitate change

Desirable

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change. Understanding of inclusive practices which promote person centred approaches. Ability to chair team meetings, undertake delegated management tasks and support the Service Manager in general team tasks/development as required. Able to describe and discuss different ways of problem solving in educational settings. Demonstrated skill in project leadership and systems change in a multi-disciplinary context.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Redbridge

Address

Lynton House

255-259 High Road

Ilford

IG1 1NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/Jobs (Opens in a new tab)