Specialist Emergency Practitioner NEW Abingdon Posted today £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Band 7

Oxford Health; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking dedicated clinicians for Specialist Emergency Practitioner roles in its Minor Injury Units across Oxfordshire. The post requires Level 6/7 Minor Injury qualifications, with experience at Band 6/7 and a focus on autonomous patient assessment and care delivery.

Shifts include weekends, bank holidays and nights, and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Significant Band 6 experience in autonomous assessment of minor injury presentations.
• X-ray interpretation demonstrated.
• Extended wound care and closure skills.
• Experience with medication administration/supply under PGD.
• Leadership/mentoring experience within a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously in Minor Injury Units.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Participate in GP Out of Hours and broaden clinical pathways.
• Engage in training and development, including potential non-medical prescribing.
• Contribute to QA and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Autonomous assessment

X-ray interpretation

Leadership/mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Education

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

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

IRMER registration (current, <2 years)

Job description

Job overview

We’re seeking dedicated clinicians with a passion for delivering exceptional, patient-focused care.

• Do you specialise in the management of minor injury and/or minor illness?
• Do you hold Level 7 minor injury and/or illness qualifications with proven experience at Band 6/7 within an Urgent Treatment Centre, MIU, or Emergency Department?
• Are you eager to further develop your leadership within the advanced practice environment?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and take the next step in your urgent care career.

Our Minor Injury Units across Oxfordshire care for approximately 5,000 patients each month, delivering high-quality specialist care closer to home and reducing the need for patients to attend acute hospital settings.

The role involves working across a shift pattern that includes weekends, bank holidays and nights. We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time permanent positions.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Emergency Practitioner, you will be a registered nurse or paramedic with advanced clinical skills and the confidence to assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously within our Minor Injury Units. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent decision‑making skills and a compassionate, patient‑centred approach to care.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where collaboration, shared learning and high-quality care are central to everyday practice. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, develop your skills across minor injury and illness pathways, and contribute to the GP Out of Hours environment.

We are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development through a structured programme of training and education. This may include opportunities such as non‑medical prescribing and Level 7 leadership development, supported by a tailored development plan and a competency‑based portfolio of practice.

Working for our organisation

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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

Detailed job description and main 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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience at Band 6 equivalent in autonomous assessment of minor injury presentations.
• X‑ray interpretation
• Extended wound care/closure skills.
• Experience of medication administration/supply under PGD.
• Leadership/mentoring experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience working as part of a MDT
• Supervision/line management of junior staff
• Minor illness management experience.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional
• Post Registration Qualification in Minor Injury (Level 6/7)
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• Current IRMER registration <2 years

Desirable criteria

• Independent prescribing V300
• Post Registration Qualification in Minor Illness (Level 6/7)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues

Documents to Download

JD&PS (PDF, 391.7KB)

OH form (PDF, 272.6KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)