Job summary We are looking for experienced A&E nurses to enhance our team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners within the minor injuries / GP unit. To support and maintain professionalism, undertake patient assessments and commence inital treatments as required. If you are dedicated and interested in further career development within a minor injuries unit then look no further. Our department is a busy and vibrant unit with caring and compassionate staff, who strive every day to give the best and most effective care within the NHS. As a band 6 you will have oversight and monitor patient flow through the unit, undertake direct patient treatments, plastering suturing, wound care and support the team to maintain high standards of patient care. We are proud to offer staff: A Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner mentor Practice Development Support Training and development opportunities in association with Anglia Ruskin University Career Progression opportunities Main duties of the job Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Emergency Nurse Practitioner team in driving quality care provision forward Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the wider team Provide clear clinical oversight of the unit, ensuring safe and effective patient journeys. Promote and support flow within the emergency floor, supporting the units current Standard Operating Policy and escalating concerns promptly. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 390-MED-BR-3126 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable post-qualification experience Demonstrable skills in written communication Keen interest in minor injuries demonstrated through work history and supporting information Desirable Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching Experience in wound closure Experience in plaster application Involvement with departmental patient safety incidents, including de-escalating concerns via PALS Qualifications Essential Nursing qualification / NMC PIN Desirable Evidence of ongoing development and education related to specialty Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable post-qualification experience Demonstrable skills in written communication Keen interest in minor injuries demonstrated through work history and supporting information Desirable Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching Experience in wound closure Experience in plaster application Involvement with departmental patient safety incidents, including de-escalating concerns via PALS Qualifications Essential Nursing qualification / NMC PIN Desirable Evidence of ongoing development and education related to specialty 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)