Job summary
At West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTHT), we are proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency and urgent care to our local community.
From May 2026, WHTHT will deliver urgent care services as part of our strategic service development. To support this transition, we are investing in the growth of our Advanced Practice workforce across urgent and emergency care.
We are seeking to recruit Trainee Advanced Practitioners to join the Emergency Department. These roles are open to experienced clinicians and will play a key part in supporting nursing and medical teams, contributing to safe, effective and patient-centred care.
You will undertake a Master's degree in Advanced Practice at an NHSE-accredited university and be supported to develop capabilities across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.As a training post, the minimum contracted hours are 30 per week.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Advanced Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Urgent Care and Emergency Department under appropriate supervision.
You will support patient flow by delivering timely, safe, and effective care from initial assessment through to admission or discharge. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical support and leadership within your level of competence.
The role includes undertaking a master's in advanced clinical Practice, completing a local portfolio of competence, and contributing to service development and quality improvement.
As we operate a 7-day service, you will be required to work a variety of shifts covering a 7-day rota across all areas within the Emergency Division.
Upon successful completion of the master's programme and achievement of the local AP portfolio of competence, you will progress to a Band 8a Advanced Practitioner role within the Emergency Department.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At West Herts you can expect: visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice a culture where your expertise is respected and your ideas are welcomed multi-professional working with shared decision-making opportunities for development, education, and progression an environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Most importantly, youll be empowered to practise at the top of your licence, to make autonomous decisions, and to lead improvements that matter.
Who were looking for
We are looking for clinicians who are: clinically strong and patient-focused calm, confident decision-makers excited by improvement and innovation passionate about urgent care committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
At West Herts you can expect: visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice a culture where your expertise is respected and your ideas are welcomed multi-professional working with shared decision-making opportunities for development, education, and progression an environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Most importantly, youll be empowered to practise at the top of your licence, to make autonomous decisions, and to lead improvements that matter.
Who were looking for
We are looking for clinicians who are: clinically strong and patient-focused calm, confident decision-makers excited by improvement and innovation passionate about urgent care committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with relevant professional body
- RGN or other allied professional with a first degree in health-related discipline that includes research focused module
- Evidence of study at Level 7
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Leadership course
- ALS provider
- Non-medical prescriber
- Completion of Minor injury/illness modules
- Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of Advanced practitioner
- Advanced history taking and physical examination skills
- Understanding what the NHS Constitution and Personal Responsibility Framework means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Understanding of the Trust's objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
- Evidence of participation in research studies
- Ability to work flexibly, using best practice and managing own case load
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Emergency Nurse/care Practitioner
- Extended experience of working in an Urgent and Emergency Care setting
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace, demonstrating specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Evidence of depth and breadth of senior level practice appropriate to advanced level
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of service programmes of care and protocols
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with relevant professional body
- RGN or other allied professional with a first degree in health-related discipline that includes research focused module
- Evidence of study at Level 7
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Leadership course
- ALS provider
- Non-medical prescriber
- Completion of Minor injury/illness modules
- Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of Advanced practitioner
- Advanced history taking and physical examination skills
- Understanding what the NHS Constitution and Personal Responsibility Framework means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Understanding of the Trust's objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
- Evidence of participation in research studies
- Ability to work flexibly, using best practice and managing own case load
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Emergency Nurse/care Practitioner
- Extended experience of working in an Urgent and Emergency Care setting
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace, demonstrating specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Evidence of depth and breadth of senior level practice appropriate to advanced level
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of service programmes of care and protocols
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
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).
