Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Emergency Care Practitioner

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Cheshunt is seeking an experienced Nurse or Care Practitioner. The role offers a supportive team environment and the chance to enhance clinical skills. Candidates should be registered with the NMC or HCPC and possess a Nurse Practitioner qualification. Responsibilities include assessing patients, clinical decision-making, and ensuring high-quality care. Competitive benefits and a welcoming atmosphere for diverse applicants are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting.
• Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit.
• Experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for the supply of medications.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to meet the individual care needs of patients.
• Demonstrate expert clinical decision-making skills.
• Has a caring and professional approach to patients and colleagues.

Skills

Expert clinical decision-making

Working autonomously

Demonstrates caring approach

Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns

Education

Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification

Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Registered Paramedic (HCPC)

Job description

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 feeling 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, and recognise that the quality of our work comes through the quality of our people.

Qualifications & Selection Criteria

• 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.
• Can work as a responsible, autonomous practitioner in minor injuries.

Responsibilities

• 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 and effectively.
• Has experience of working under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for the supply of medications.

Interview Details

Proposed interview date: 27‑Nov‑25.

Benefits & Diversity

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.