Job Summary
Open to Nurses and Paramedics. FT/PT (not less than 30 hours a week) Substantive post.You must hold a current qualification as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner and evidence of clinical practice and an independent practitioner in an ED/WIC/UTC type setting to be eligible to apply. The Emergency Department at UCLH set out a clear workforce strategy for the next 3-5 years in 2019 which includes the development of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce. Over the last three years we have developed an innovative training programme for our four current Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners (tACPs) led by our ED consultant nurse, Robert Pinate, supported by two Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) credentialed ACPs.RCEM launched its ACP curriculum in 2015; aspiring ACPs now have a clear and defined portfolio of practice to support their development and progress to credentialing by the RCEM.What we can offer:o Assigned consultant educational/clinical supervisor.o Assigned RCEM Credentialed ACP clinical supervision and support.o Structured approach on a roster basis to working in all areas of the department, Resus, Majors, Urgent Care and Paediatrics (for those trainees who care for children)o Trust support to develop your procedural skills as set out in the curriculum.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered Nurse/Paramedic
- Emergency nursing or equivalent post graduate study
- Emergency Nurse/Paramedic practitioner qualification
Desirable
- Full MSc in Advanced Practice
- Independent and supplementary prescribing qualification
- ALS provider
- Life support instructor i.e. ALS, APLS, ETC/ATLS
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working as a first contact clinical practitioner in a suitable setting i.e. Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre, Minor Injuries Unit
- Have sufficient experience in emergency care as defined by the RCEM ACP curriculum 2015, 2017 and 2022
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
