Emergency Nurse Practitioner | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carshalton is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join a supportive team. You will be responsible for providing clinical care for patients with minor injuries and illnesses and will play a key role in education and training within the emergency department. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Flexible working is encouraged and supported by resources for personal development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Resources for personal development

Qualifications

• Accountable for total episode of care for patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Display commitment to quality improvement within Emergency Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice within the Emergency Department.
• Participate in education, training, and development.
• Ensure quality patient care whilst achieving clinical quality indicators.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organizational skills

Proven specialist knowledge and skills

Positive attitude

Flexible approach to working

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Duties of the Post

The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.

The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions:

• Clinical Practice
• Advanced Clinical skills
• Professional leadership and management
• Education training and development
• Evaluation of care and research
• Human Resources

The balance between practice and management will vary according to day to day priorities, but will be negotiated overall with the Lead Nurse / Senior Nurse.

Band 7 – Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Rotational working cross site is expected. Base predominantly at St Helier Hospital.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner with proven specialist knowledge and skills to work within our busy Emergency Department. We are looking for candidates who will bring a positive attitude to the Trust and have a flexible approach to working. You must have excellent communication skills and good organisational skills.

He/she will be joining a supportive, friendly team who are committed to ensuring quality patient care whilst achieving the Clinical Quality Indicators and other national targets. Currently a team of Nurse Practitioners cover this service and we are looking to complement this team with Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

You will be expected to be accountable for the total episode of care for patients presenting with a varying range of minor injuries and minor illnesses. This will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing referral or discharge. You will display evidence of a commitment to quality improvement within Emergency Care.

We actively encourage personal development and will provide you with the necessary resources to meet your learning and developmental goals.

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we would welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.

Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships – Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.

As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George's Hospital and St George's Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Emergency Nurse Practitioner role at Epsom and St Helier.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026