Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Care Practitioner

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Emergency Department sees approximately 75000 patients every year. To support and enhance the care we provide to patients. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic band 7 ENP/ECP/EPP to join our dynamic Emergency Department Team.

We have introduced dynamic patient pathways to improve patient flow and experience that has resulted in the vast improvement of the department's performance. Our team is motivated, energetic and we strive to deliver the highest standards of evidence based care. We are passionate about Emergency Nursing and the service we provide our local community.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Emergency Care Practitioners (ENP / EPP) to work within the Emergency Department at The Royal Surrey NHS Trust. Candidates should be clinical experts who work as autonomous practitioners providing patient-centered clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral and discharge to patients with minor injuries and illnesses. You will work within locally agreed protocols and Patient Group Directives. Independent Nurse Prescribing would be desirable but not essential. Successful candidates should have a minimum of 2 years working in an autonomous role in the emergency environment and be an effective communicator with a positive attitude.In return we offer in house teaching from ED consultants and extensive professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Autonomously to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge patients attending the Emergency Department, within the parameters of the Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) scope of practice. The post holder will be providing assessment, treatment, care and education to patients from all sections of the community, from infants to the elderly ensuring a high quality patient centered care. The post-holder may be required to work at any site where services are delivered by the Trust.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF18695-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deliver autonomous patient care on a daily basis. The post holder is required to work at a standard where clinical and diagnostic skills are utilized competently and autonomously. The post holder will work in collaboration with the team to deliver a high quality service in order to meet the health and social care needs for patients attending the service

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Part 1
Registered Paramedic
Teaching qualification mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SLiPS or equivalent
Degree ENP/ Paramedic Practitioner or equivalent (Must include Physical Assessment, Minor Injuries and Minor Ailments/Illness at Level 6 or above)

Desirable

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

IRMER Radiology (XR) or equivalent and experience in radiography interpretation for limbs/minor injuries
Can demonstrate experience of wound care management skills including suturing/wound closure and dressings.
Up to date experience in Emergency setting of autonomous practice at Band 6 or above
Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
Evidence of research based practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Part 1
Registered Paramedic
Teaching qualification mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SLiPS or equivalent
Degree ENP/ Paramedic Practitioner or equivalent (Must include Physical Assessment, Minor Injuries and Minor Ailments/Illness at Level 6 or above)

Desirable

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

IRMER Radiology (XR) or equivalent and experience in radiography interpretation for limbs/minor injuries
Can demonstrate experience of wound care management skills including suturing/wound closure and dressings.
Up to date experience in Emergency setting of autonomous practice at Band 6 or above
Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
Evidence of research based practice

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.

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

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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