Emergency Nurse Practitioner | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Department:
Emergency Department

Band: 7

Hours:

30, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

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 dynamic and supportive team of adult and child nurses and doctors, and other members of a large multidisciplinary team.

Whether taking the lead in clinical audits, contributing to service development, or participating in training initiatives, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally while shaping the quality of healthcare services for Milton Keynes and the wider community.

• Requires current NMC registration with an Advanced Clinical Practice MSc/Pg Dip (or working towards). Completion of an accredited minor injuries and minor illness / physical assessment qualification is essential for this post.
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a community and/or emergency setting. Skills in X‑ray interpretation, fracture management and wound closure.
• An independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification would be advantageous.
• Be able to work 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts to enable the service provision of the minor injury unit until midnight.

Interview date: 10.02.2026

We care, we communicate, we collaborate, we contribute.

The post holder is identified as a clinical expert practitioner within the Emergency Department with advanced knowledge and skills in the effective and efficient management of patients with minor injuries/illnesses. The post holder is expected to work as a skilled senior practitioner who has expert knowledge of Emergency Nursing theory and practices. ENP’s may occasionally be expected to take charge of the unit, providing effective leadership and management of the nursing team.

The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous advanced practitioner providing high‑quality and timely patient‑centred care.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and speciality referral or discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/illnesses, without reference to a doctor and within their level of competence and agreed protocols. To ensure efficient management of resources and achievement of national standards as a member of the Divisional Team.

• Act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond conventional nursing roles.
• Ensure safe and efficient management of the minor injuries area, assessing workloads and delegating to staff appropriately.
• Ensure that patients receive high‑quality clinical care delivered in a timely manner.
• Supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group Directions.
• Develop holistic practice to ensure competence in the administration of medications by becoming a non‑medical prescriber and attending appropriate training to achieve this.

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, HCA Standards and work within the scope of professional practice.
• Ensure professional practice adheres to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a professional manner and act as a role model for junior staff.
• Provide an annual review of the service by the ENP team and maintain confidentiality regarding patient and staff information.
• Ensure that the ENP service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to the Trust.

• Provide appropriate clinical, operational and management support as well as professional advice within the Emergency Department.
• Take appropriate action with the department coordinator in managing demands on the department and ensure that the ED escalation plan is utilised.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks across the division and the Trust.

• Maintain an excellent learning environment and have an active teaching role.
• Work with a consultant supervisor/mentor to support clinical practice and development of knowledge/skills — providing evidence on an annual basis of all clinical skills and knowledge.
• Adhere to revalidation requirements.
• Participate in defining own developmental plan.

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