Emergency Nurse/ Care Practitioner

Emergency Nurse/ Care Practitioner Overview

Join the Minor Injuries Unit at Southmead Hospital as an Emergency Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in providing timely and effective care to the local community. This position offers a blend of clinical autonomy and a supportive team environment, allowing you to work alongside experienced colleagues in a service that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As the Minor Injuries Unit transitions into a new, dedicated clinical space, you will have the opportunity to expand services, increase patient access, and further develop urgent care models.

In this role, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Unit, and Minor Injuries Unit. Your responsibilities will include managing shift operations, ensuring patient flow, and delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. You will independently assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients, utilizing advanced clinical decision-making skills while ensuring effective clinical governance and maintaining high standards of practice.

Collaboration with senior nursing and medical colleagues will be essential as you oversee resources, support staff development, promote patient safety, and contribute to audit and service improvement activities. You will be accountable for managing resources effectively and within budget parameters, while also participating in the assessment, planning, and delivery of direct patient care.

Requirements

• Must be ENP or APiCA qualified.
• Significant experience at Band 6 level is essential.
• Experience in Emergency Department, Minor Injury Unit, or urgent care is required.
• A prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Benefits

• Salary range of £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part-time roles.
• Permanent contract with opportunities for professional development.
• Access to a supportive team environment and innovative service delivery.

This position requires a commitment to providing high-quality patient care and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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