Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two full-time Emergency Nurse Practitioners or Paramedic Practitioners to join the Wexham Park Hospital Emergency Department. The posts involve autonomous practice, managing a diverse caseload of minor injuries and undiagnosed conditions within a dynamic ED setting.

You will deliver expert clinical care in line with established protocols, support See-and-Treat pathways, and play a key role in teaching and promoting high-quality emergency care within

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency/urgent care settings (NHS preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously within established protocols.

Responsibilities

• See and treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Demonstrate clinical practice based on evidence and guidelines to provide person-centred care.
• Safely manage patient caseload and follow ED protocols and guidelines.
• Be IT literate and use electronic patient records to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote learning and contribute to the development of emergency care practices.
• Participate in See-and-Treat pathways using appropriate triage and referral protocols.
• Triage patients at ED reception and direct to appropriate areas using the ESI tool.
• Support timely patient flow and collaborate with the Nurse in Charge to prioritise care.
• Provide reassurance and clinical care for vulnerable patients in waiting areas.

Skills

Independent practice

Autonomous working

Clinical assessment

Job description

We are seeking two full-time Emergency Nurse Practitioners or Paramedic Practitioners to join the team at Wexham Park Hospital’s Emergency Department, which sees approximately 120,000 attendances annually. Around 30% of these are treated within the Minor Injury Unit (MIU).

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 within the MIU.

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.

Main duties of the job

• To 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
• To be IT literate and be able to use electronic patient records, which will allow other health professionals to continue patient care if required. Writing 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 at the ED Reception area as the initial clinician to stream patients to the appropriate area, using the Emergency Severity Index triage tool.
• To 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 within all areas of ED.
• Provide clinical expertise for vulnerable patients in waiting room, giving advice, analgesia if indicated and reassurances with clinical care.