Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable ENP/ECP to join the team in fast flow emergency care at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The post holder will demonstrate enhanced clinical skills and competencies, clinical assessment, critical thinking skills, ensure safe decision making in order to support the care and treatment of medical patients attending the department / unit. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally, as appropriate. You will provide Clinical Expertise and Leadership for developing and enhancing the fast flow emergency care by working in partnership with medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues. It is expected that you will help to drive service improvements forward in collaboration with the clinical lead for fast flow emergency care: this will include audit, quality improvement and research. Main duties of the job Practice in compliance with your code of professional conduct and within your agreed scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice. Practice with support at a high level of clinical expertise in assessing and diagnosing patients who present to the ED Demonstrates with support specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice managing entire episodes of care for patients with previously undiagnosed and undifferentiated clinical conditions. This includes the appropriate requesting of investigations (x-ray, CT, ultrasound, blood tests) and the interpretation of x-rays and diagnostic tests. Demonstrates with support safe clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, as well as assessing and managing clinical risk. Ensures with support that clinical practice is evidence based. Is aware of professional limitations in clinical skills and knowledge, referring patients to specialties as clinically indicated and seeking advice where appropriate. To identify and act upon situations which may be detrimental to health and well-being of patients for example identification and management of vulnerable adult, domestic violence and safeguarding children About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-M8996-JL Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St. Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Innovative Being a good team player Personal insight and awareness Pro-active Enthusiastic and motivated Flexible Dynamic Being fair Good communication Demonstrates ability to take over responsibility and accountability Assertiveness Resilience Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven track record in Urgent/Emergency care, leadership and change management Experience in working as an ENP/ECP in an Urgent care or Emergency Department setting Clinical expertise including history taking and clinical examination skills Demonstrated ability to support colleagues Proven evidence of educational support to others Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively Desirable Competence in wound management assessment and closure Advanced level of clinical reasoning and decision-making skills Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Health Care Professional NMC/HCPC/Registration Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in the specialist area Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience Autonomous practice course systems based and injury and illness Desirable Working towards masters in Advanced Practice NMP IRMER education Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Innovative Being a good team player Personal insight and awareness Pro-active Enthusiastic and motivated Flexible Dynamic Being fair Good communication Demonstrates ability to take over responsibility and accountability Assertiveness Resilience Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven track record in Urgent/Emergency care, leadership and change management Experience in working as an ENP/ECP in an Urgent care or Emergency Department setting Clinical expertise including history taking and clinical examination skills Demonstrated ability to support colleagues Proven evidence of educational support to others Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively Desirable Competence in wound management assessment and closure Advanced level of clinical reasoning and decision-making skills Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Health Care Professional NMC/HCPC/Registration Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in the specialist area Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience Autonomous practice course systems based and injury and illness Desirable Working towards masters in Advanced Practice NMP IRMER education 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St. Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)