Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks two full-time Emergency Nurse Practitioners or Paramedic Practitioners for Wexham Park Hospital's Emergency Department. The team manages ~120,000 attendances annually, with ~30% in the Minor Injury Unit.

You will work autonomously, delivering expert care for minor injuries and undiagnosed conditions in a fast-paced ED. You will act as a role model, support best practices, and participate in teaching while streaming patients and guiding care through ED

Qualifications

• RGN/Paramedic qualification required.
• BSc Degree required.
• Non medical prescribing required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• See and treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Promote patient-centred care and act as patient advocate.
• Work within Trust protocols and ED guidelines for accurate assessment and treatment.
• Be IT-literate and write concise notes in electronic records.
• Teach and support staff and contribute to a learning environment.
• Assist in See-and-Treat pathways and triage using ESI.
• Signpost patients and ensure timely patient flow with ED pathways.
• Collaborate with Nurse in Charge to prioritise patient care and flow.
• Provide clinical care and reassurance to vulnerable patients in waiting areas.

Skills

Self-motivated

IT literate

Innovative and enthusiastic

Awareness of ED initiatives

Understanding of radiology for minor…

Teaching and staff support

Education

RGN/Paramedic Qualification

BSc Degree

Non medical prescribing

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 EDo 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.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Qualifications

• RGN/Paramedic Qualification
• BSc Degree
• Non medical prescribing

Experience

• Emergency Care Experience
• Experience as a Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner in minor injury/illness
• Audit and Research experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Awareness of current National Emergency Department initiatives
• IT literate
• Innovative and enthusiastic
• Understanding of Radiology relevant to minor injuries
• Evidence of teaching and supporting staff with learning

Special requirements

• To be able to work in others areas of the Emergency department if required
• Able to work flexible shifts including weekends and bank holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Emergency Department, Wexham Park Hospital

£51,657 to £58,785 a yearper annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Job locations

Emergency Department, Wexham Park Hospital