Trainee Enhanced Clinical Practitioner

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bath is seeking a Trainee Enhanced Clinical Practitioner. This position offers structured training, dedicated supernumerary time, and a supportive team environment. You will learn to manage urgent care patients across all ages, developing critical skills for clinical practice. The role includes a 1-year preceptorship following academic completion. This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow within a respected organization committed to high standards of patient care.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Dedicated educational supervisor

Comprehensive well-being programs

Qualifications

• Candidates must have NMC/HCPC registration to apply.
• Experience in urgent care is essential, with further experience being advantageous.
• Ongoing CPD evidence is required for role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a training and competency-based pathway to assess diverse patient presentations.
• Collaborate with nursing, paramedic, and medical colleagues in an urgent care setting.
• Manage minor injury and illness presentations in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Experience in urgent care (UC)

Evidence of ongoing CPD

Education

Further education course

Job description

Trainee Enhanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 15 February 2026

An exciting opportunity to start your advanced practice journey in a team of experienced practitioners working in the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

We are seeking individuals who are keen to train to become clinical practitioners in a progressive and exciting environment, learning to manage a diverse patient group presenting with urgent illness and injury to the ED and UC.

You will be given fully funded training, dedicated supernumerary time, weekly training sessions in addition to your university courses, a dedicated educational supervisor and portfolio. Once you have qualified academically you will have a 1‑year preceptorship with full support. We will help the successful candidate to develop a holistic knowledge and skill set for practitioners working within the urgent care environment. At this point, uplift to band 7 will be completed.

If you want to be part of a pro‑active team who are committed to providing the highest standard of emergency and urgent care and have the enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference, then please contact James Rayner or Tracey Thorne for an informal visit or a discussion (01225 825715 / [e-mail] / [e-mail]).

Main duties of the job

To undertake a set training and competency‑based pathway with supervision and support, working towards autonomously undertaking assessment of a diverse range of patient presentations in all ages to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care to determine clinical diagnosis, provide treatment and plan appropriate onward care. The predominant patient cohort will consist of minor injury and illness presentations.

You will be a part of the wider urgent care team of ECPs (nursing/physio/paramedic) supporting nursing and health care assistants and working alongside medical and general practitioner colleagues.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well‑being, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well‑being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Registration

• NMC/HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience working in UC
• Extensive experience working in UC
• IRMER training

Development

• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Further education course

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.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata