Advanced Emergency Nurse Practitioner – Minor Injuries Unit

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is recruiting an Emergency Nurse Care Practitioner for the Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit. This permanent, full-time AfC Band 7 role offers a supportive team and a dynamic work environment focused on high-quality patient care.

The post requires a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner with at least three years of experience in acute or urgent care and the ability to work within approved pathways. Interview date noted.

Qualifications

• Provide advanced autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients per approved pathways and Trust guidelines.
• Deliver health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service with accountability.
• Develop advanced nurse/care practitioner competencies through workplace-based assessments with supervision.
• Interpret X-ray images and follow treatment pathways, including IRMER requirements.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in A&E, urgent care, walk-in or GP setting with interest/experience in minor injuries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge per NMC.
• Demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
• See JD for full description.

Skills

Autonomous practice

NMC registered nurse

Minor injuries assessment

IRMER knowledge

X-ray interpretation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is recruiting an Emergency Nurse Care Practitioner for the Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit. This permanent, full-time AfC Band 7 role offers a supportive team and a dynamic work environment focused on high-quality patient care.

The post requires a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner with at least three years of experience in acute or urgent care and the ability to work within approved pathways. Interview date noted.