Specialist Emergency Practitioner - Abingdon

NHS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Emergency Practitioner (Nurse or Paramedic) to join their team in Abingdon. The role involves providing exceptional patient care in a Minor Injury Unit, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Candidates should possess Level 7 qualifications in minor injury/illness management and have experience at Band 6 in an urgent care setting.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across shops and restaurants

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Band 6 in autonomous assessment of minor illness and injury.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in Urgent Care bases.
• Perform telephone triage, base visits, and home visits.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Autonomous assessment

Evidence Based Practice

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Education

Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional

Post Registration Qualification in Minor Illness and Injury (Level 6/7)

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Emergency Practitioner (either Nurse or Paramedic), with a passion for delivering exceptional patient focused care?

Are you a specialist in minor injury and/or minor illness management?

Do you have level 7 minor injury/illness qualifications with proven experience at band 6 in an urgent care centre/MIU/Emergency Department

Are you looking for a change?

Would you like the opportunity to extend your Advanced practice skills?

We could be for you !

Main duties of the job

Our Minor Injury Units treat approximately 4000 patients across the Service per month, making a real difference, providing care closer to home and avoiding admission to hospital wherever possible and appropriate.

Our GP Out of Hours services supports the management of acute primary care illness when the GP surgeries are closed. The role includes telephone triage, base visit and home visiting.

As a Specialist Emergency Practitioner, you will be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with the skills to autonomously assess and treat patients in the Urgent Care bases. You will have excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills along with a passion to provide patient centred care.

You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team who pride themselves on their excellent team working and support of each other whilst treating a diverse range of conditions which will give you the opportunity to extend your advanced skills in injury and illness

We will encourage you to further develop your skills through a supportive programme of training and education including Non-Medical prescribing and L7 leadership with a tailored development plan and competence portfolio of practice.

You will be working across a shift system which includes weekends, bank holidays and nights. We are happy to consider full or part time hours both on a permanent basis.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH6919296-3B

Job locations

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road, Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 equivalent in autonomous assessment of minor illness and injury presentations
• Experience of mentoring students
• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Experience working in MDT

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional
• Post Registration Qualification in both Minor Illness and Injury (Level 6/7)
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent prescribing

Knowledge Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivational skills
• Committed to personal growth

Desirable

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 equivalent in autonomous assessment of minor illness and injury presentations
• Experience of mentoring students
• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Experience working in MDT

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional
• Post Registration Qualification in both Minor Illness and Injury (Level 6/7)
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent prescribing

Knowledge Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivational skills
• Committed to personal growth

Desirable

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road, Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road, Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)