Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Watford UTC

Totally; Watford, Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Emergency Care Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners for their Urgent Treatment Centre in Watford. The role involves assessing patients' health needs, providing treatment, and mentoring junior staff. Successful candidates will enjoy flexible working hours and a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

36 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)

NHS pension (if applicable)

Employee assistance program

Virtual GP Services – 24/7 GP Appointments

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with relevant qualifications.
• Evidence of degree level study or equivalent.
• Completion of study in minor injuries and x-ray interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations with patients and assess health needs.
• Decide on treatment and refer to specialist services as needed.
• Provide clinical advice and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Minor injuries clinical skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic qualification

Evidence of degree level study or equivalent

Completion of study in minor injuries and x-ray interpretation

Job description

21 May 2025

About the role…

We have opportunities for Emergency Care Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners to join our team on a permanent basis (Full-time & Part-time), based at our Urgent Treatment Centre within Watford General Hospital.

Working as an Emergency Practitioner within our Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be responsible for the assessment of health and clinical needs of our patients, you'll use your minor injuries clinical skills, and own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer or discharge patients. This role will include face to face consultations supported by a variable rota covering weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Your day to day…

• Carry out consultations with patients - taking a comprehensive patient history; physical examinations and use of your expert knowledge and clinical judgement to identify potential diagnosis.
• Decide on and carry out treatment, referring to primary or secondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate.
• To either prescribe or work from PGD’s as required to support the immediate needs of minor injuries patients presenting in the UTC.
• Provide clinical advice and mentorship to junior clinical staff.

Qualifications, Experience & Training…

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic – First Level Nurse or other healthcare professional qualification leading to registration
• Evidence of degree level study or equivalent
• Evidence of completion of study in minor injuries and x-ray interpretation
• Independent non-medical prescriber or able to work with PGD’s
• Evidence of completion of study in paediatric minor injuries or willingness to develop these skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) - pro rata for part-time
• NHS pension *if applicable
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual GP Services – 24/7 GP Appointments

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. You can email the team directly on the email below.

Background Checks & Clearance

Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-hire checks, including, but not limited to Right to Work in the UK as well as a Disclosure and Barring Background (DBS) check.

You can contact the team on email: [e-mail]

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