Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, who is able to ensure responsibility and accountability for patient care; and who is knowledgeable, skilled and competent to examine, assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, advise and discharge / refer patients presenting with a range of minor injuries / illness, as outlined in the departmental protocols for Emergency Practitioners.
Provide high capacity, low intensity brief interventions (see and treat) as part of the overall care model within the Minor Injury Unit. Provide operational leadership and ensure the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate care. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrates the ability to examine, assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, discharge or refer patients presenting with a range of minor injuries / illness as outlined in the departmental protocols for Emergency Practitioners.
- Is able to work autonomously to see new patients and follow up patients and their families / carers with minor injuries / illness in MIU.
- Delivery of minor injury / illness in Emergency Medicine is based on policies, guidelines and evidence base to improve the outcomes and experiences of patients.
- Documentation will be accurate, legible and timely relating to current patient recording systems, both written and electronic. Information Governance will be adhered to and action will be taken to address deficits and or escalated appropriately.
Closing date of applications: 26th June 2025
Interview date: 10th July 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
- RGN/RN (Adult). Relevant post registration qualification relevant to this post
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Xray interpretation
- Recognized Autonomous nurse Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- ILS / PILS
- Suturing
- wound course
- nurse prescriber course.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate experience of leading an emergency department
- Demonstrable knowledge of current issues in the NHS nursing practice and education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Demonstrable decision making skills - understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- To be able to demonstrate an understanding of audit processess
- Proven use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience as ENP/NP/ECP in an Urgent Care /Emergency Department /primary care setting.
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence that the candidate has supported the delivery of service improvement
- Evidence that the candidate has delivered and led a service
- Evidence that the candidate has coordinate complex care needs
Desirable
- Experience as a senior sister within ED
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate the delivering holistic care
- To be able to demonstrate experience in supporting staff
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
- RGN/RN (Adult). Relevant post registration qualification relevant to this post
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Xray interpretation
- Recognized Autonomous nurse Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- ILS / PILS
- Suturing
- wound course
- nurse prescriber course.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate experience of leading an emergency department
- Demonstrable knowledge of current issues in the NHS nursing practice and education
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Demonstrable decision making skills - understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- To be able to demonstrate an understanding of audit processess
- Proven use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience as ENP/NP/ECP in an Urgent Care /Emergency Department /primary care setting.
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence that the candidate has supported the delivery of service improvement
- Evidence that the candidate has delivered and led a service
- Evidence that the candidate has coordinate complex care needs
Desirable
- Experience as a senior sister within ED
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate the delivering holistic care
- To be able to demonstrate experience in supporting staff
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital - Emergency Department
Uttoxeter road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
