Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Dover seeks an independent practitioner to manage patients with minor injuries. The role involves delivering expert clinical care, prioritizing effective patient flow, and promoting a learning environment for staff. Candidates should demonstrate advanced clinical skills and a commitment to patient advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the community's health within a dynamic emergency team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing a diverse caseload of patients.
• Ability to deliver expert clinical care and act as a role model.
• Proven background in emergency care protocols.

Responsibilities

• See and treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Manage patient caseload in accordance with Trust Protocols.
• Provide clinical expertise and ensure effective patient flow.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will work autonomously as an independent practitioner, managing a diverse caseload of patients presenting with minor injuries and undiagnosed conditions. You will deliver expert clinical care in accordance with established protocols and guidelines, ensuring timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referral.

As a key member of the emergency team, you will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and sound decision‑making. You will also be expected to act as a role model, contributing to the ongoing development of high‑quality emergency care and supporting best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, delivering patient‑centred care and making a real impact on the local community.

Responsibilities

• See and treat patients with a wide variety of minor illnesses and injuries.
• Demonstrate effective clinical practice with a sound knowledge base incorporating proven research to enhance person‑centred care, acting as a patient advocate.
• Safely manage patient caseload and work within Trust Protocols and guidelines for ED.
• Be IT literate and able to use electronic patient records, which will allow other health professionals to continue patient care if required; write concise notes.
• Promote a learning environment for all grades of staff allocated to the Department by taking an active role in teaching.
• Actively participate in the see‑and‑treat of patients attending the Department within relevant protocols.
• Work in a navigational role signposting patients to the appropriate areas and providing clinical expertise.
• Work with the Nurse in Charge to prioritise and promote effective and timely flow of patients.
• Provide clinical expertise for vulnerable patients in the waiting room, giving advice, analgesia if indicated, and reassurances with clinical care.

About the Trust

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is “great healthcare from great people”. Everything we do is guided by our values: “People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference.” We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called “We care”. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Further Information

Please see JD attached to this advert for further information regarding requirements and responsibilities.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.