Job summary
Enhanced Clinical Practitioner - Urgent Care Centre (Springfield Urgent Care Centre, Initial Assessment Hun & Injuries Unit)
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP)to join our dynamic team within the Springfield Urgent Care Centre, part of the wider Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) service.
Working alongside Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and fellow ECPs/ENPs, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, timely care to patients presenting with minor illness and injury. This is a fast-paced, independent role requiring excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
Applicants must hold either theLevel 6 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeshipor aLevel 7 PGCert/PGDip in Enhanced Practice [60-120 credits at Level 7] (Minor Illness/Injury), with demonstrable experience in urgent and emergency care. You will be supported to develop and evidence your competencies in line with theNHS England UEC Emergency Practitioner Framework, with access to supervision, peer support, and ongoing professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, patient-centred service, where your clinical expertise and leadership will help shape the future of urgent care delivery.
Main duties of the job
As an Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) in urgent care, you will undertake comprehensive assessments of adult patients presenting with a range of urgent and emergency conditions. Working within your scope of practice, you will diagnose and manage minor illness and injury, request and interpret diagnostics, and refer to appropriate services when necessary. You will use enhanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, supported by senior clinicians, and issue medications under Patient Group Directives (PGDs).
You will contribute to safe, effective patient flow through rapid assessment and early intervention, ensuring appropriate safety netting and safeguarding referrals. Accurate documentation, patient education, and adherence to clinical standards are essential.
You will engage in clinical supervision, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives, while completing a structured portfolio aligned with the NHS England Emergency Practitioner Framework. Professional development is supported through CPD, academic learning, and engagement with national networks.
As a clinical role model, you will contribute to service development, governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will also support the education and supervision of learners and junior staff, helping to shape the future of urgent care delivery.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients (Adults) presenting with urgent and emergency care needs in accordance with scope of practice and competence as a Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP).
Diagnose and manage a range of minor illness and injury presentations, referring appropriately when necessary. This may include direct referral to specialities'.
Work independently within scope of practice, using enhanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
Request and interest appropriate diagnostics to inform decisions.
Seek advice and support from Doctors/ACPs to formulate plans.
Assess clinical risk for adult patients including but not limited to older people, people living with mental health conditions and acute/chronic presentations.
Utilise Patient Group Directives (PGDs) to issue medications relevant to the condition.
Contribute to safe and effective patient flow through rapid assessment and early intervention.
Ensure a safety net for patients who are discharged (examples, referral to General Practitioner, SOS/worsening advice and onward care).
Initiate safeguarding referrals for vulnerable patients.
Provide information to patients in electronic/leaflet form.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
Participate in clinical supervision, mentorship, and peer review.
Engage in quality improvement and service development initiatives
Complete a structured portfolio of competence aligned to the NHSE Emergency Practitioner Framework.
Maintain practice in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and clinical directives.
Act as a clinical role model and provide visible leadership within the urgent/emergency department.
Contribute to service development initiatives aligned with Trust and national priorities.
Participate in clinical governance activities and departmental meetings.
Lead on clinical audits and quality improvement projects within the urgent/emergency care setting.
Actively contribute to the supervision and development of Nurses.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients (Adults) presenting with urgent and emergency care needs in accordance with scope of practice and competence as a Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP).
Diagnose and manage a range of minor illness and injury presentations, referring appropriately when necessary. This may include direct referral to specialities'.
Work independently within scope of practice, using enhanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
Request and interest appropriate diagnostics to inform decisions.
Seek advice and support from Doctors/ACPs to formulate plans.
Assess clinical risk for adult patients including but not limited to older people, people living with mental health conditions and acute/chronic presentations.
Utilise Patient Group Directives (PGDs) to issue medications relevant to the condition.
Contribute to safe and effective patient flow through rapid assessment and early intervention.
Ensure a safety net for patients who are discharged (examples, referral to General Practitioner, SOS/worsening advice and onward care).
Initiate safeguarding referrals for vulnerable patients.
Provide information to patients in electronic/leaflet form.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
Participate in clinical supervision, mentorship, and peer review.
Engage in quality improvement and service development initiatives
Complete a structured portfolio of competence aligned to the NHSE Emergency Practitioner Framework.
Maintain practice in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and clinical directives.
Act as a clinical role model and provide visible leadership within the urgent/emergency department.
Contribute to service development initiatives aligned with Trust and national priorities.
Participate in clinical governance activities and departmental meetings.
Lead on clinical audits and quality improvement projects within the urgent/emergency care setting.
Actively contribute to the supervision and development of Nurses.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or AHP (HCPC)
- Level 7 qualification (PGCert minimum 60 credits) in Advanced Assessment, Minor Illness/Injury, or Consultation Skills or Level 6/7 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Qualification/Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in Urgent or Emergency Care
- Evidence of independent clinical decision making
- Experience of teaching or mentoring.
Desirable
- Experience in rotational working
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Enhanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHSE Emergency Practitioner Framework
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit
- Involvement in service improvement or QI projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or AHP (HCPC)
- Level 7 qualification (PGCert minimum 60 credits) in Advanced Assessment, Minor Illness/Injury, or Consultation Skills or Level 6/7 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Qualification/Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in Urgent or Emergency Care
- Evidence of independent clinical decision making
- Experience of teaching or mentoring.
Desirable
- Experience in rotational working
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Enhanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHSE Emergency Practitioner Framework
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit
- Involvement in service improvement or QI projects
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).
