Job summary
The Emergency Practitioner training role is to support the qualified Emergency Practitioners in the assessment, treatment and onward care planning for all patients presenting to the county wide Minor injury and illness Units
The trainee practitioners are responsible for:
- The initial triage of presenting patients and ensuring patients remain safe while waiting for initial assessment in the absence of a band 5
- Implementation of Planned Care as determined by Emergency Practitioner overseeing patients care.
- To support the Emergency Practitioner (EP) in the management and treatment of sometimes complex clinical consultations
- To develop skills and qualification to enable them to work as a qualified autonomous Emergency Practitioner.
- Applicants must have a secured place with GHC on the APICA course that commences September 2025/ February 2026.
Following successful completion and receipt of qualification of the APICA course, the successful applicant will move to a Band 6 Emergency Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
To provide a timely triage service to all patients that attend the unit as per local and national guidelines
To ensure intentional rounding is facilitated to maintain the safety of patients whilst waiting to be assessed and treated by the EP.
To assist Emergency Practitioners with their assessment, provision of treatment and discharge planning using local and national guidelines and pathways of care.
To support the practitioner in charge with day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality service and the continuous improvement of the Minor Injury and illness service
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients in MIiU alongside the Emergency Practitioner in order to deliver a high standard of individualised care.
Provide advice, including clinical advice, and support to the local community (including telephone advice) staff and other disciplines.
Treat all service users and carers with dignity and respect
Participate in all aspects of the 6 C's process
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be flexible and adaptable in order to facilitate the provision of quality care for patients.
Willingness to develop specific expertise in a particular speciality that contributes to the care of patients within the MIU (e.g. wound care, suturing skills).
To have the ability/knowledge in the application, removal and adjustment of plaster casts and splints.
To administer medication and treatment within the POPAM guidelines and within the Code of Professional Practice.
- Be effective in communicating with patients including those that have learning disabilities or communication problems
- Rapidly form therapeutic relationships with patients and carers who are experiencing emotional distress and be able to explain what is happening in a way they will understand.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
Maintain enhanced clinical skills and attend mandatory and regular training as required.
The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be flexible and adaptable in order to facilitate the provision of quality care for patients.
Willingness to develop specific expertise in a particular speciality that contributes to the care of patients within the MIU (e.g. wound care, suturing skills).
To have the ability/knowledge in the application, removal and adjustment of plaster casts and splints.
To administer medication and treatment within the POPAM guidelines and within the Code of Professional Practice.
- Be effective in communicating with patients including those that have learning disabilities or communication problems
- Rapidly form therapeutic relationships with patients and carers who are experiencing emotional distress and be able to explain what is happening in a way they will understand.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
Maintain enhanced clinical skills and attend mandatory and regular training as required.
The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration or paramedic with current registration
- Manchester Triage training
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and articulately at all levels, utilising appropriate media (written/verbal, electronic etc.)
- Relevant clinical experience (including that gained as a student nurse / paramedic
- Evidence of on-going development
- Ability to develop an environment that provides a good learning experience for students and junior staff
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and assessing/mentor supervision
Desirable
Desirable
- Manchester Triage training
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration or paramedic with current registration
- Manchester Triage training
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and articulately at all levels, utilising appropriate media (written/verbal, electronic etc.)
- Relevant clinical experience (including that gained as a student nurse / paramedic
- Evidence of on-going development
- Ability to develop an environment that provides a good learning experience for students and junior staff
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and assessing/mentor supervision
Desirable
Desirable
- Manchester Triage training
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).
