Emergency Nurse/ Care Practitioner

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Emergency Practitioner to independently assess and treat patients in a fast-paced environment at their Minor Injury Unit. Candidates should have experience in Emergency Medicine, leadership capabilities, and relevant qualifications. This permanent role offers flexible working patterns between 10 to 12 hours and a competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in ED or urgent care.
• Minimum 2 years at band 6.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the Emergency Department.
• Manage direct patient care in various units.
• Ensure high standards of evidence-based practice.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Strong clinical skills

Leadership ability

Education

ENP course / APICA or equivalent

Masters or currently pursuing one

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Practitioner who is either a Registered Nurse or Paramedic to independently assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients in our Minor Injury Unit within the Emergency Department.

Locations: Southmead Hospital, Bristol. Working in our Minor Injury Unit across 7 days a week with shift patterns between 10 and 12 hours, and between 07:00 and 23:00.

We are committed to outstanding patient care and a supportive, enjoyable workplace. Every day will be different, busy but never dull, with supportive co-workers and an efficient, caring service for our patients.

Main duties

We are seeking dynamic, motivated, clinically strong candidates with experience in Emergency Medicine and an appetite for innovation and service improvement. You will function effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment without compromising essential standards of care and professionalism. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about Emergency care and ENP/ECP practice.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be to provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient with respect and dignity and to delivering excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience. We value all people as individuals and are committed to building a diverse team. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 339-MED1551-DJF

Location: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Job responsibilities

• To provide clear and effective leadership.
• To participate in assessment, planning and delivery of direct patient care across the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Unit and Minor Injuries Unit.
• To be fully accountable and responsible for shift management.
• Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients in specific client groups.
• Manage the see and treat environment safely, ensuring safe and effective practice at all times from all key personnel working within that area.
• To work in collaboration with the Ward Manager and Clinical Matron to ensure delivery of high-calibre evidence-based patient care and to encourage development of a flexible workforce through efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources.
• To initiate, promote and maintain high standards of practice within the team in line with departmental requirements.
• To provide clinical expertise on shift and when representing the department.
• To manage all resources effectively within budget parameters.
• To actively participate in audit.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential: ENP course / APICA or equivalent
• Desirable: Masters or working towards one

Clinical skills

• Essential: Experience of working in ED or urgent care
• Desirable: Area of particular interest within ED/service development

Experience

• Essential: At least 2 years at band 6

Compliance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration website for details. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available here.

Employer details

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk