Autonomous Emergency Practitioner – Senior MIU Lead

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff Carers policy

Career development

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Emergency Department Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner at Band 7. You will provide autonomous advanced practice across urgent care settings, including Minor Injury and Illness services, with accountability for patient assessment, treatment, and discharge.

You will hold accreditation in autonomous practice and non-medical prescribing, with proven Emergency/urgent care experience.

Qualifications

• Degree level registration as Nurse or Paramedic practitioner with autonomous practice accreditation.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Accredited advanced clinical assessment and minor injury/illness training.
• Broad senior clinical experience in emergency/urgent care.
• Management/leadership experience of teams or services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous advanced practice in Emergency/Minor Injury & Illness settings.
• Provide high-quality patient assessment, treatment, discharge, referral and care coordination.
• Lead clinical activities, develop protocols and PGDs where appropriate.
• Support staff through supervision and 24/7 unit responsibility.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Paramedic practitioner

Autonomous practice

Advanced clinical assessment

Minor injury/illness

Non-medical prescriber

Leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC registration

Advanced clinical assessment training

Management qualification

Non-medical prescribing accreditation

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Emergency Department Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner at Band 7. You will provide autonomous advanced practice across urgent care settings, including Minor Injury and Illness services, with accountability for patient assessment, treatment, and discharge.

You will hold accreditation in autonomous practice and non-medical prescribing, with proven Emergency/urgent care experience.