About this role
Job summary
Come Join Our TeamatCheshunt Minor Injuries Unit
Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care PractitionerPermanent post - Full Time - AfC Band 7Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner?Are you passionate about patient care?Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team??If the answer is YES... then we have an exciting, rare opportunity for a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner to join our small friendly well-established team.
*Proposed interview date : 28th September 2026*
Main duties of the job
The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment.
All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users' positive feedback about the service.
We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
Working with us:
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then
APPLY NOW!!!!
About us
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Job description Job responsibilities
To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines.
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service.
To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area
The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries. RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES
To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust. To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. See JD for full description
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
oRegistered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC) oAutonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent oIndependent non-medical prescriber oMentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent oTraining in safeguarding children and adults oUp to date with IRMER training oTraining in intermediate life support oInclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA
Desirable
oEvidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study
Experience and Knowledge Essential
oPost registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent oIs aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC oGood knowledge of anatomy and physiology oGood knowledge of wound management and wound healing oKnowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines. oHave knowledge and experience in medicines management oAbility to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively oIdentifies and manages potential risks and incidents oReports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons oAbility to identify staff development needs and conduct peer reviews
Desirable
oHas experience in managing complaints oAbility to manage the staff Rota and roster management oAble to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management
Skills and Abilities Essential
oDemonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit. oHas a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills oHas the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old oProvide evidence of continuous personal and professional development oHave knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS oHas a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email oAbility to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds. oThe ability to work well within a small team. oHave good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children oAbility to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults
Desirable
oHas Adastra experience or similar systems oHas experience with smartcard usage
Personal Qualities Essential
oHas a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues oIs flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy
Other Requirements Essential
oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values oEligible 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit
King Arthur Court
Waltham Cross
EN8 8XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)