Emergency Care Practitioner/ Emergency Nurse Practitioner in Leicester

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Emergency Care Practitioner / Emergency Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 05 August 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) / Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) within the Injuries Department of the Emergency Department. This is a predominantly clinical, department-based role, responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within the adult minor injuries service. The post holder may also be required to support the paediatric area in line with departmental need. The post holder will provide first-contact care for patients presenting with urgent and emergency care needs, working autonomously within their scope of practice. We are seeking enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated practitioners (nurses or allied health professionals) with excellent communication skills who thrive in a fast-paced acute environment. A strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient care is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients autonomously within scope of practice
• Undertake comprehensive history taking and physical examination
• Order, interpret, and act upon investigations (e.g. X-rays, blood tests)
• Consult and manage patients within required clinical time frames and standards
• Discharge or refer patients appropriately to specialty teams or community services
• Provide health promotion and injury prevention advice to patients and carers
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

• Act as a visible, accessible, and credible clinical leader within the department
• Support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working
• Lead and support colleagues through service development and change
• Contribute to the development and competency of team members
• Act as a role model, promoting clinical excellence and innovation
• Support learners in practice, ensuring compliance with NMC/HCPC standards
• Communicate effectively across teams and Clinical Management Groups (CMGs)
• Share good practice and clinical learning across the organisation
• Manage conflict professionally and support constructive resolution
• Support safe patient flow, admission, and discharge processes
• Ensure professional standards are maintained in line with organisational policies

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Paramedic registration or proficiency in paramedic skills
• Autonomous Practice qualification relevant to primary care / emergency care or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of professional development
• Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification / skills
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• NVQ assessor

Experience

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
• Achieved full competency in core ED clinical skills
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience and a minimum of 3 years in primary and/or community and/or emergency setting
• Evidence of working as Emergency Nurse / clinical practitioner

Communication and relationship skills

• Possesses excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and carers, as well as colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Possesses up-to-date knowledge of current issues within the profession and the wider modernisation of the NHS

Skills

• Recognises own limitations
• Flexible approach to work
• Motivated, innovative, resourceful and perceptive of the needs of others

Planning and organisation skills

• Can work autonomously and prioritise workload

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

• Skills and experience in management and leadership
• Leadership / management course
• Leadership / management experience within a busy acute clinical area

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.