Autonomous Emergency Care Practitioner — Band 7

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Emergency Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP/EPP) to join our Emergency Department team in Guildford. You will deliver autonomous assessment, treatment and discharge for patients with minor injuries and illnesses, using locally agreed protocols.

We expect at least two years of autonomous ED experience, strong clinical decision making and excellent communication, with independent prescribing desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing or paramedic registration is required.
• Degree in ENP/Paramedic Practitioner or equivalent (Level 6+).
• Experience working autonomously in an emergency department is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous patient care in the Emergency Department on a daily basis.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, refer or discharge patients within ENP/ECP/NP scope.
• Collaborate with the team to provide high quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Cannulation & venepuncture

Wound care

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1

Registered Paramedic

Teaching qualification

Degree ENP/Paramedic Practitioner

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Emergency Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP/EPP) to join our Emergency Department team in Guildford. You will deliver autonomous assessment, treatment and discharge for patients with minor injuries and illnesses, using locally agreed protocols.

We expect at least two years of autonomous ED experience, strong clinical decision making and excellent communication, with independent prescribing desirable.