Emergency Nurse Practitioner – MIU, Band 7, Full Time

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is recruiting an Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Care Practitioner for the Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit. This permanent, full-time post (Band 7) requires an autonomous clinician with passion for patient care and experience in MIU/A&E settings.

The role offers a supportive team, a 4-week rota, and a 37.5 hour week. The successful applicant will provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment within approved pathways, with supervision to develop

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent
• Good knowledge of NMC/HCPC codes
• Ability to interpret clinical data and imaging where relevant
• Excellent wound management and patient assessment
• Awareness of NICE guidelines and clinical pathways
• Medicines management experience
• Ability to manage patient flow and triage in a minor injuries setting
• Experience in staff development and peer review
• Experience in handling complaints and escalation
• Rota management and appraisal coordination

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced autonomous clinical practice to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients within approved pathways
• Deliver care within the Minor Injuries Service and ensure patient safety
• Work toward advancing nurse/care practitioner competencies with clinical supervision
• Interpret X-ray interpretations and follow IRMER regulations where applicable
• Operate within a small team, promoting a supportive and innovative culture

Job description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is recruiting an Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Care Practitioner for the Cheshunt Minor Injuries Unit. This permanent, full-time post (Band 7) requires an autonomous clinician with passion for patient care and experience in MIU/A&E settings.

The role offers a supportive team, a 4-week rota, and a 37.5 hour week. The successful applicant will provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment within approved pathways, with supervision to develop