Whsct_Emergency Nurse Practitioner Band 7 in Enniskillen

Job Title

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Band

Band 7

Directorate

Emergency Care & Medicine

Location

South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen

Reports To

Emergency Department Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Summary

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) is a practitioner who works autonomously within given guidelines to deliver care to a specific group of patients attending the Emergency Department without reference to a doctor. The post holder will be part of a team of nursing, medical and allied professionals leading in the delivery of a high quality service to patients presenting with lower acuity illness and injury within the minor injuries area of South West Acute Hospital’s Emergency Department. The ENP will be required to develop key relationships with the following members of the multi professional team: Hospital medical/nursing/AHP staff, Primary care staff, Community nursing/AHP staff.

Key Results Areas

• 1.0. SERVICE DELIVERY
• 1.1. The postholder will be able to work autonomously and deliver a complete package of care to patients who fall within the parameters agreed by the Trust in conjunction with the team members mentioned above.
• 1.2. Develop and consistently maintain a philosophy for the local treatment service.
• 1.3. Work closely with the Department Manager in developing the role of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
• 1.4. Develop, implement and monitor guidelines, standards, policies, protocols/care pathways.
• 1.5. Develop excellent working relationships with all members of the Emergency Care team and community care services, including treatment room staff.
• 1.6. Continue to develop expertise in the area of practice and promote WHSCT as a centre of excellence in nursing practice.
• 1.7 Provide clinical support and advice to all members of the Emergency Department Team.
• 1.8 The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessing, examining, carrying out investigations and interpreting signs and symptoms, treat and discharge or refer patients within their level of competence and confidence as agreed by the Trust.
• 1.9. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will exercise their level of judgement in management and further care of patients within their scope of practice.
• 1.10. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will work for a defined period of time per year (will be agreed and reviewed at annual appraisal) in the main Emergency Department to support the development of the postholders departmental and staff management skills.
• 1.11. Maintain a high profile in the clinical area and act as a role model for other health care professionals.
• 1.12. The potholder may be required to support the ‘sister’ unit in Urgent Care and Treatment Centre, Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex as the needs arise i.e. service demand. This will also foster a culture of emergency department / services allegiance.

Quality

• 2.1 Ensure that the individual needs of the patients and their carers, are at the core of the way the Emergency Department delivers health and social care services.
• 2.2 Ensure that practice and service developments are underpinned by the most up to date evidence based practice and research.
• 2.3 Ensure public involvement of users and carers in the planning of services.
• 2.4 Actively seek and encourage feedback from patients and their families/ carers to enable continuous improvement and monitor service improvement.
• 2.5 Work in partnership with the Trust Governance Team to support the quality agenda.
• 2.6 Work in partnership with the Departmental Manager and Clinical Leads to ensure robust clinical governance and risk management systems are in place, ensuring corrective action plans are developed, implemented and reviewed.

Professional and Personal Responsibilities

• 3.1 Remain up to date in professional developments and pro-activity and seek to develop knowledge and skills required by the NMC.
• 3.2 Share responsibility with the Departmental Manager, Practice Educator and Emergency Department Consultants for developing the role and service as patient needs dictate.
• 3.3. Proactively evaluate practice and the service provided to patients using tools such as clinical audit and patient and staff feedback.
• 3.4. Participate and facilitate the provision of clinical supervision amongst colleagues and peers.

Education and Training

• 4.1. Promote a positive learning environment within the Emergency Department for patients, clinical staff and learners.
• 4.2. Plan programmes of education and training for all staff and contribute to the development of practice at all levels.
• 4.3 Establish and maintain links with other ENP’s in other organisations with a purpose of mutual support and professional development.
• 4.4 Maintain competence and confidence in treating patients with minor injuries and illness, this will include participating in case study and peer review, clinical audit and risk assessment.
• 4.5 Accept responsibility for their professional development and partake in an annual staff appraisal.

General Duties

• 5.1. Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible.
• 5.2. Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management and build partnerships with the wider HPSS, NHS and external organisations in the promotion of the Trust.
• 5.3. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• 5.4. Participate in the grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
• 5.5. Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered to by staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

General Management Responsibilities

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with ‘Your right to raise a concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

General Requirements

• 6.1 Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
• 6.2 Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
• 6.3 Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example:
  • Smoke Free policy
  • IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
  • standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour
• 6.4 Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
• 6.5 Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
• 6.6 All employees of the WHSCT are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the WHSCT including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails.
  All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• 6.7 Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
• 6.8 Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
• 6.9 The HSC Code of conduct sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Western Health & Social Care Trust and presents standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code.
• 6.10 Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).
  Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
• 6.11 Employees must at all times abide by Trust policies and procedures and the terms of their contract of employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality, integrity, objectivity and honesty and maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability.
• 6.12 Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring regular attendance at work and efficient completion of duties.
• 6.13 Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management responsibilities specific to their post, and as set out in the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy.
• 6.14 The Trust is committed to the development and implementation of systems under Integrated Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided. Employees will be expected to co-operate and work with such systems.
• 6.15 All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be divulged to any unauthorized person.
• 6.16 Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed within the post holder’s area of responsibility in accordance with the Trust’s Equality Scheme.

The Benefits of Working for the HSC

There are many key benefits of working for the HSC. It offers a competitive remuneration package and terms and conditions of employment - full details of these are available on http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/scuagenda-2

Annual Leave and General Public holidays

• On appointment 27 days plus 10 public holidays
• After 5 years service 29 days plus 10 public holidays
• After 10 years service 33 days plus 10 public holidays

HSC Pension Scheme / HPSS Superannuation Scheme

Trust staff are automatically enrolled in the Health & Social Care Pension Scheme upon taking up employment within the HSCNI. Further information may be obtained from the HSC Pension Service Website at www.hscpensions.hscni.net. Applicants who are already members of the HPSS Superannuation Scheme may continue with their current arrangements.

Human Resource Policies

The Trust offers a wide range of Human Resource Policies to underpin the value that is placed on our staff such as a range of Work Life Balance/Flexible Working Policies; Child Care Voucher Scheme etc. Further information is available on Trust website.

Committed to Equality of Opportunity

The Trust recognises and values the diversity of its workforce and the population it serves and is committed to a working environment free from intimidation of any kind. Through a systematic and objective recruitment & selection process the Trust is committed to ensuring that appointment decisions are taken solely on the basis of merit.

OUR VALUES

• EXCELLENCE – we are committed to high quality, safety and accountability in our services to individuals, families and communities.
• COMMITMENT – we strive for working environments which promote growth and development, teamwork, pride, creativity, loyalty and trust.
• INTEGRITY – we believe integrity is the foundation for individual and corporate actions. We adhere to the values of honesty, openness and respect for all.
• EQUALITY – we promote equality and fairness for all.
• PARTNERSHIPS – we are committed to working in collaboration with services users, communities, policy makers, commissioners, trades unions and other service providers and to making co-production and co-design the basis for our service planning and delivery.
• EFFICIENCY – we will ensure our resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Band 7)

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: Emergency Care & Medicine

LOCATION: South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen

DATE: January 2026

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured at shortlisting stage and may be further explored at the interview / selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how meet the following criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Qualifications / Registration / Experience: Registered Nurse on Adult Branch of the live NMC Register.
• Have a Nursing Degree AND 3 years post-registration experience within Emergency Department / Minor Injuries Unit.
• OR Have 5 years post-registration experience as a Band 5 including 3 years within Emergency Department / Minor Injuries Unit.
• OR Have 5 years post-registration experience, which must include a minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in Emergency Department / Minor Injuries Unit.
• Have completed or expect to complete within 6 months of the date of interview: a Postgraduate Diploma or BSc Hons in Specialist Practice (Emergency Care) or relevant postgraduate training to be an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

• Clinical expertise, Interpretation skills / communication, Education / training, Interview Knowledge, Leadership / motivation, Clinical governance, Protocol development, Current trends, Interview Competencies. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model...

SECTION 3: DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Additional Experience: Certificate in ALS within the last 4 years.
• A course in supplementary Nurse Prescribing.

Pay and promotion note

The successful candidate can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AFC Pay on Promotion will apply.

Values and equal opportunity statement

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times.

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