# Emergency Care Practitioner/ Emergency Nurse Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/emergency-care-practitioner-emergency-nurse-practitioner/13291575-4452-4089-97fc-008689687827 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/emergency-care-practitioner-emergency-nurse-practitioner/13291575-4452-4089-97fc-008689687827.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Full Rotation of shifts - Long days and twilight cover. There is scope for nights to be added dependant on service needs. - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Post holder will be required to work a range of shifts including days, twilights, weekends and BH. There is scope for nights to be added dependant on service needs.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T09:12:29.007Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Emergency_Department/Emergency_Department-v8051959 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8051959?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411784) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.