Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Development Role

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Emergency Nurse Practitioner Trainee for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves working in a busy Children's Emergency Department, providing high-quality patient care under mentorship while pursuing further academic development. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment that values work-life balance and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years Paediatric Emergency Care experience required.
• Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in the specialist area.
• Clinical expertise including history taking and clinical examination skills.

Responsibilities

• Work clinically in the Children’s Emergency Department with mentorship.
• Develop knowledge through a focused history and diagnostic tests.
• Construct evidenced based management plans for a range of symptoms.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Clinical examination skills

Education

Registered Health Care Professional

Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience

Working towards masters in Advanced Practice

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Band 6

Main area Emergency Nurse Practitioner Trainee Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (which will include one study day per week at UWE) Job ref 387-WC5278-HN

Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

1WTE which will include one study day per week at UWE - full and part time hours considered

Secondment position for 12 months commencing September 2025, Band 6 whilst attending UWE and on successful completion of competencies and academic assessments to increase to Band 7

Due to our ongoing commitment in supporting and developing staff in the Children’s Emergency Department an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Emergency Nurse Practitioner development role.

The Children’s Emergency Department see just under 50000 children from Bristol and the surrounding area. We are a major trauma centre for the Severn and Wessex Peninsulas with all specialities based within the Children’s Hospital. As a Nurse Practitioner in the Children’s Emergency Department there will be exposure to a diverse variety of presentations – medical, surgical and orthopaedic with opportunities to be involved in audit, research and ongoing departmental developments.

Main duties of the job

From September 2025 the successful applicant will develop and expand their knowledge, attending the Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis module at The University of the West of England (UWE). This 40-credit module will prepare you to take a focused history; examine patients using a systems-based approach; request appropriate diagnostic tests; interpret these; make a differential diagnosis and construct an evidenced based management plan for a range of patients presenting with an undifferentiated range of symptoms. This will require demonstration of a higher degree of complex decision-making skills, expertise and knowledge in managing risk and diagnostics effectively and safely in the clinical context and environment within which you work. Throughout the duration of the course the successful applicant will work clinically in the Children’s Emergency Department with full mentorship and supervision from the Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Consultant team and one day per week at UWE. During weeks where there is no scheduled time at UWE you will work clinically for the full contracted hours to further the opportunities and become a competent and confident autonomous practitioner.

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Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Successful applicants will need to have a minimum of 4 years Paediatric Emergency Care experience or a combination of paediatric emergency care and critical care. You must be able to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and managerial skills. Any relevant CPD study at Degree or Masters level will further enhance application.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Health Care Professional
• NMC/HCPC/Registration
• Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in the specialist area
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
• Working towards masters in Advanced Practice

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record in Urgent/Emergency care, leadership and change management
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively Ee clinical area
• Experience in working as an RN in an Urgent care or Emergency Department setting
• Proven evidence of educational support to others
• Demonstrated ability to support colleagues
• Clinical expertise including history taking and clinical examination skills
• Competence in wound management assessment and closure

Skills & Abilities

• Resilience
• Demonstrates ability to take over responsibility and accountability
• Good communication
• Dynamic
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Pro-active
• Personal insight and awareness
• Being a good team player

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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.

Name Katherine Hance Job title Emergency Nurse Practitioner Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 3428207 Additional information

Lucinda Morse, Matron - Telephone [phone] or [e-mail]