Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Emergency Care Practitioner

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheshunt seeks an experienced Nurse or Care Practitioner for its Minor Injuries Service. This permanent, full-time role (Band 7) offers opportunities to enhance clinical skills and work within a supportive team. Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC and have a relevant qualification. Competitive salary and diverse working hours available.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
• Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course.
• Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients.
• Demonstrate expert clinical decision-making skills.
• Organise swift flow of patients through the unit safely.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient care management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic

Minor Injury University Post Graduate Course

Tools

Smartcard usage

Job description

Main area Emergency/ Urgent Care Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (11.5 hour shifts equats to 13 shifts over a four week rota period) Job ref 812-25-KW-CMIU-09

Employer Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit Town Cheshunt Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per anum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 27/11/2025

Band 7

Job overview

Cheshunt Minor Injuries Service

Permanent post – Full Time – AfC Band 7

Are you an experienced Nurse or Care Practitioner?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team and environment?

If the answer is yes…we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Cheshunt Minor Injuries Service.

At the Cheshunt Minor Injuries Service, all our employees enjoy coming to work and enjoy feeling a part of the team! We will ensure you are provided with clinical supervision and a supportive network to enable you to enhance your current knowledge and skills to provide high quality care. The service is committed to providing quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly and supportive environment.

We are forward thinking; innovative service and we recognise the quality of our work is through the quality of our people.

What we look for in your application:

Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).

Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course, which must include minor injuries.

Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting and performing the role of a Nurse/Care Practitioner, and can work as a responsible, autonomous practitioner in minor injuries.

*Proposed interview date: 27-Nov-25*

Main duties of the job

• Can work autonomously to meet the individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
• Demonstrates expert clinical decision‑making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit
• Has a caring and professional approach to patients and colleagues.
• Ability to recognise and report any safeguarding concerns in both children and adults
• Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively.
• Have experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for the supply of medications.

Working for our organisation

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Job Specification for in depth information or contact the Service Manager / Matron for an informal discussion and /or visit.

Kirsty Watts, Matron

01992 780417

[e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic
• Autonomous Training A33 or equivalent
• Minor Injury University Post Graduate Course
• Good knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system
• Experience with reading x-ray imaging.
• Independent Non‑medical prescriber
• Evidence of further x-ray training e.g. Red Dot Course

Experience and Knowledge

• Post Registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent
• Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Good knowledge of wound management and wound healing
• Have experience in medicines management and knowledge of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD's) for the supply and administration of medicines.
• Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively
• Identifies and manages potential risks and incidents.
• Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons.
• Knowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines
• Is aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC.
• Has experience in managing complaints
• Rota / Health Roster management
• Able to monitor training needs of peers and appraisal management

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates expert clinical decision‑making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit.
• Has a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills
• Has the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
• Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS.
• Has a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
• Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children.
• Ability to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults
• Has experience with smartcard usage

Personal Qualities

• Has a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Is flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy

Other Requirements

• Willingness to uphold the Trust’s and providers core values.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e‑mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

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If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.