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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) / Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) within the Injuries Department of the Emergency Department.
This is a predominantly clinical, department-based role, responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within the adult minor injuries service. The post holder may also be required to support the paediatric area in line with departmental need.
The post holder will provide first-contact care for patients presenting with urgent and emergency care needs, working autonomously within their scope of practice.
We are seeking enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated practitioners (nurses or allied health professionals) with excellent communication skills who thrive in a fast-paced acute environment. A strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient care is essential.
Main duties of the job
Act as a first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients autonomously within scope of practice
Undertake comprehensive history taking and physical examination
Order, interpret, and act upon investigations (e.g. X-rays, blood tests)
Consult and manage patients within required clinical time frames and standards
Discharge or refer patients appropriately to speciaiIty teams or community services
Provide health promotion and injury prevention advice to patients and carers
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Act as a visible, accessible, and credible clinical leader within the department
Support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working
Lead and support colleagues through service development and change
Contribute to the development and competency of team members
Act as a role model, promoting clinical excellence and innovation
Support learners in practice, ensuring compliance with NMC/HCPC standards
Communicate effectively across teams and Clinical Management Groups (CMGs)
Share good practice and clinical learning across the organisation
Manage conflict professionally and support constructive resolution
Support safe patient flow, admission, and discharge processes
Ensure professional standards are maintained in line with organisational policies
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Recognises own limitations
- Flexible approach to work.
- Can demonstrate team working
- Motivated, innovative, resourceful and perceptive of the needs of others
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
- Achieved full competency in core ED clinical skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ post registration experience and a minimum of 3 years in the primary and/or community and/or Emergency setting
- Evidence of working as Emergency Nurse/clinical practitioner
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Paramedic registration or has proficiency in Paramedic skills
- Autonomous Practice qualification relevant to primary care/emergency care or willing to undertake
- Evidence of professional development
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification/skills
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- NVQ assessor
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Possesses up to date knowledge of current issues within the profession and the wider modernisation of the NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Can work autonomously and prioritise workload
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Possesses excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and carers, as well as colleagues within the multi - disciplinary team
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Skills and experience in management and leadership
Desirable
- Leadership / management course
- Leadership / management experience within a busy acute clinical area
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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This advert is for Emergency Care Practitioner/ Emergency Nurse Practitioner with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Full Rotation of shifts - Long days and twilight cover. There is scope for nights to be added dependant on service needs.. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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