Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner

FHFT Education Academy; Slough; Vor Ort; GBP 52.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks two full-time Emergency Nurse Practitioners or Paramedic Practitioners for Wexham Park Hospital ED in Slough. The role focuses on autonomous, expert clinical care for minor injuries and undiagnosed conditions within a busy,See-and-Treat oriented department.

You will work with a skilled team to deliver timely assessment, treatment and safe referrals, supporting ED flow and patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• RGN/Paramedic qualification.
• BSc Degree.
• Non medical prescribing.

Aufgaben

• See and treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries in ED.
• Deliver patient-centred care following protocols and guidelines.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Promote learning and teaching within the department.
• Support See-and-Treat pathways and ED flow

Kenntnisse

Emergency care experience

Clinical decision making

Mentoring/teaching

IT literate

Ausbildung

BSc Degree

RN/Paramedic qualification

Non medical prescribing

Tools

Epic electronic patient record

Jobbeschreibung

Band 7

Main area Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 151-KMU579

Site Emergency Department, Wexham Park Hospital Town Slough Salary £51,657 - £58,785 per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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