2743 - Emergency Department Practitioner

Job summary

Barnsley's Emergency Department is an exciting and enjoyable place to work. We are excited to have some opportunities for Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) roles to expand a happy and long standing workforce. We are also accepting band 5 applicants as Trainee Emergency Nurse Practitioners paid at a band 6 for 12 months during a trianing period.

Barnsley ED provides care for a multitude of patients from the locality, ensuring a variable and interesting workload. Seeing over 100,000 patients per year the department works hard to maintain a consistent high level of performance. The ENP work autonomously within this to maintain the Trusts Minor Injuries Department.

The post is looking for ED or Minor Injuries experienced band 6 or band 5 Nurses, who are willing to undertake the required training to become an ENP and work within our excellent service. The ENP training will focus primeraily on clinical work in the minor injuries department but there is an academic expectation also which the successful candidates will need to ensure they are commited and capable of undertaking.

Main duties of the job

• Performing comprehensive clinical assessments for patients with minor injuries.
• Formulating and implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
• Administering medications under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or as a non-medical prescriber.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays.
• Providing clear and effective communication to patients and their families.
• Collaborating effectively with the wider healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check your eligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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