Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team to cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within an acute setting, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care using established clinical pathways and guidelines.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions, while also providing leadership, acting as a role model, and supporting the development of junior staff and ward teams.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for

• Independently assessing, taking history, and perform clinical examinations for patients presenting with acute and varied conditions
• Work within established clinical pathways and protocols to guide clinical decision-making
• Order and interpret appropriate investigations in line with pathway-based care
• Formulate and implement safe, evidence-based management plans
• Escalate and discuss complex cases with senior clinicians or specialty teams when indicated
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in line with diagnosis and agreed treatment pathways
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration appropriately

• Facilitate safe discharge or admission in line with clinical pathways
• Complete clear and comprehensive discharge documentation, including diagnosis, investigations, and management plans
• Coordinate outpatient investigations, ensuring timely follow-up, review of results, and appropriate action
• Communicate effectively with GPs and specialty teams, ensuring continuity of care and clear management plans
• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritisation skills, managing patient flow and acutely unwell patients effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Actively participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement initiatives when opportunities arise.
• Support ward sisters and the wider nursing/medical team, contributing to safe and effective patient car

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• oCurrent NMC registration
• oDegree/Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience e.g. oNurse Practitioner Qualification or equivalent oClinical Skills Course

Desirable

• oMaster’s degree
• oManagement experience / qualification
• oHas undertaken and completed Non-medical independent nurse prescribing course

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
• oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development
• oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
• oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• oRecent experience of extended clinical practice in a senior role underpinned by training and assessment e.g. venepuncture, cannulation skills and intravenous drug administration
• oAudit / research experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oGood IT skills
• oAble to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• oEffective organisation and time management skills
• oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
• oMoving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids

Desirable

• oEvidence of leading programme / programmes of education and / or training

Closing Date: 19 July 2026