Bank - Emergency Nurse Practitioner | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Bank)

Department:
Emergency Department
Band: 7

Hours:

Bank

As a nurse-led minor injury unit within a busy Emergency Department, #TeamMKUH is looking for experienced Band 7 Emergency Nurse/Paramedic practitioners with an empirical knowledge base and decision‑making skills to work autonomously in minor injuries and illnesses. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of adult and child nurses, doctors and other team members to provide high quality, patient‑centred care.

• Assess, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/illnesses independently as per agreed protocols.
• Provide expert advanced clinical care, ensuring early, efficient management of resources and achievement of national standards.
• Take charge of the minor injury unit, leading and managing the nursing team, coordinating workload and delegating appropriately.
• Lead clinical audit, contribute to service development and participate in training initiatives to improve service quality.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, HPC Standards and Trust policies, maintaining professional practice and acting as a role model for junior staff.
• Maintain clinical skill evidence, revalidation and participate in own development plan.

• Current NMC registration.
• Advanced Clinical Practice MSc/Pg Dip (or working towards).
• Accredited minor injuries/illnesses or physical assessment qualifications essential.
• Experience as an autonomous practitioner in community or emergency settings, with skills in X‑ray interpretation, fracture management and wound closure.
• Nurse Prescriber Qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to work 10‑12 hour shifts, including up to midnight.

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On-site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Interview date: 28 July 2025. This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026.