Band 7 - Trainee Advanced Practitioner, Emergency Department

Overview

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTHT) is inviting applications for Band 7 - Trainee Advanced Practitioner, Emergency Department. The closing date is 01 February 2026.

At West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTHT), we are proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency and urgent care to our local community.

From May 2026, WHTHT will deliver urgent care services as part of our strategic service development. To support this transition, we are investing in the growth of our Advanced Practice workforce across urgent and emergency care.

We are seeking to recruit Trainee Advanced Practitioners to join the Emergency Department. These roles are open to experienced clinicians and will play a key part in supporting nursing and medical teams, contributing to safe, effective and patient-centred care.

You will undertake a Master2 0s degree in Advanced Practice at an NHSE-accredited university and be supported to develop capabilities across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. As a training post, the minimum contracted hours are 30 per week.

The Trainee Advanced Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Urgent Care and Emergency Department under appropriate supervision.

You will support patient flow by delivering timely, safe, and effective care from initial assessment through to admission or discharge. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical support and leadership within your level of competence.

The role includes undertaking a master a0s in advanced clinical Practice, completing a local portfolio of competence, and contributing to service development and quality improvement.

As we operate a 7-day service, you will be required to work a variety of shifts covering a 7-day rota across all areas within the Emergency Division.

Upon successful completion of the master2 0s programme and achievement of the local AP portfolio of competence, you will progress to a Band 8a Advanced Practitioner role within the Emergency Department.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact  If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

At West Herts you can expect:

• visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice
• a culture where your expertise is respected and your ideas are welcomed
• multi-professional working with shared decision-making
• opportunities for development, education, and progression
• an environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Most importantly, you 0ll be empowered to practise at the top of your licence, to make autonomous decisions, and to lead improvements that matter.

Who were looking for

We are looking for clinicians who are: clinically strong and patient-focused, calm, confident decision-makers, excited by improvement and innovation, passionate about urgent care, committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues

• Registered with relevant professional body
• RGN or other allied professional with a first degree in health-related discipline that includes research focused module
• Evidence of study at Level 7
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Evidence of current CPD
• Leadership course
• ALS provider
• Non-medical prescriber
• Completion of Minor injury/illness modules
• Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of Advanced practitioner
• Advanced history taking and physical examination skills
• Understanding what the NHS Constitution and Personal Responsibility Framework means…