Job summary
Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner
Cheshunt Minor Injuries Service
Permanent post - Full Time - AfC Band 7
Are you an experienced Nurse or Care Practitioner?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team and environment?
If the answer is yes...we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Cheshunt Minor Injuries Service.
At the Cheshunt Minor Injuries Service, all our employees enjoy coming to work and enjoy feeling a part of the team! We will ensure you are provided with clinical supervision and a supportive network to enable you to enhance your current knowledge and skills to provide high quality care. The service is committed to providing quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly and supportive environment.
We are forward thinking; innovative service and we recognise the quality of our work is through the quality of our people.
What we look for in your application:
Registered with the Nurse and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification or Paramedic Care Practitioner course, which must include minor injuries.
Proven history of working in an A&E department or equivalent setting and performing the role of a Nurse/Care Practitioner, and can work as a responsible, autonomous practitioner in minor injuries.
*Proposed interview date: 27-Nov-25*
Main duties of the job
Can work autonomously to meet the individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
Demonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit
Has a caring and professional approach to patients and colleagues.
Ability to recognise and report any safeguarding concerns in both children and adults
Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively.
Have experience of working underPatient Group Directions (PGD's) forthe supply of medications.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Job Specification for in depth information or contact the Service Manager / Matron for for an informal discussion and /or visit.
Kirsty Watts, Matron
01992 780417
kirsty.watts@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Job Specification for in depth information or contact the Service Manager / Matron for for an informal discussion and /or visit.
Kirsty Watts, Matron
01992 780417
kirsty.watts@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic
- Autonomous Training A33 or equivalent
- Minor Injury University Post Graduate Course
- Extensive Post Registration experience
- Good knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system
- Experience with reading x-ray imaging.
Desirable
- Independent Non- medical prescriber
- Evidence of further x-ray training e.g. Red Dot Course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post Registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivilant
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Good knowledge of wound management and wound healing
- Have experience in medicines management and knowledge of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD's) for the supply and administration of medicines.
- Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively
- Identifies and manages potential risks and incidents.
- Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons.
- Knowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines
- Is aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC.
Desirable
- Has experience in managing complaints
- Rota / Health Roster management
- Able to monitor training needs of peers and appraisal management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit.
- Has a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills
- Has the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
- Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS.
- Has a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
- Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children.
- Ability to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults
Desirable
- Has Adastra experience or similar systems
- Has experience with smartcard usage
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Has a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Is flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic
- Autonomous Training A33 or equivalent
- Minor Injury University Post Graduate Course
- Extensive Post Registration experience
- Good knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system
- Experience with reading x-ray imaging.
Desirable
- Independent Non- medical prescriber
- Evidence of further x-ray training e.g. Red Dot Course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post Registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivilant
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Good knowledge of wound management and wound healing
- Have experience in medicines management and knowledge of working under Patient Group Directions (PGD's) for the supply and administration of medicines.
- Ability to organise the swift flow of patients through the unit safely & effectively
- Identifies and manages potential risks and incidents.
- Report any faults and maintenance issues promptly to appropriate persons.
- Knowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines
- Is aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC.
Desirable
- Has experience in managing complaints
- Rota / Health Roster management
- Able to monitor training needs of peers and appraisal management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit.
- Has a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills
- Has the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
- Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS.
- Has a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
- Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children.
- Ability to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults
Desirable
- Has Adastra experience or similar systems
- Has experience with smartcard usage
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Has a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Is flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
