Emergency Care Practitioner
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield, SK10 3BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced Emergency Care Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiasticBand 6 ECP to join our friendly Em...
- Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and appropriate minor illness.
- Undertake clinical examination and investigations, including requesting and interpreting diagnostics within scope of practice.
- Develop treatment plans, including prescribing and medication management where appropriately qualified.
- Recognise patients requiring escalation, referral or onward management.
- Provide safe discharge, including advice, safety-netting and follow-up.
- Work closely with the ED multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient flow.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and high standards of patient safety, dignity and experience.
- Support the department to reduce waiting times and achieve the 4-hour emergency care standard.
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement, governance and service development.
- Provide clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model and supporting colleagues and learners.
- Participate in teaching, supervision and professional development.
- Maintain clinical competence through training, education, reflection and continuing professional development.
- Work flexibly across the 8:00am-11:00pm Minor Injury service
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult/children's Nurse/Practitioner
- BSc in Nursing / Paramedicine / Physiotherapy or related subject (or studying towards)
- Evidence of post registration experience
- Completion of a minor injuries course
- Minor Illness course
- Valid registration with NMC / HCPC
Desirable
- Further Management related qualification/training
- MSC clinical examination
- Evidence of advanced clinical competence including range of extended skills
- Non-Medical Prescribing course
- Leadership course
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of Emergency Care
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Trust/NHS procedures
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking
- Good knowledge of information governance including data protection and Caldicott guidance.
- Analytical thinking skills
- Excellent organisation/ management skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Flexible adaptable style of management
Desirable: - Proven record in change management skills
Experience
Essential: - Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care; - Experience of skills assessment and delivering education
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills demonstrated at expert level
- Demonstrates clear evidence of clinical leadership and skills at an advanced level
- Relevant Senior Practitioner experience in Emergency medicine
- Leadership / Management experience
- Designing training programmes
- Formal teaching
- Change management
- Ability to lead and develop individuals and teams
- Experience of evaluating clinical practice
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Strong professional identity
- Team player
- Supportive of colleagues
- Self-motivated
- Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable/calm attitude
- Demonstrates commitment to patient care and the Trust
- Facilitative working style
- Positive approach to problem solving
- Ability to secure the support of others Motivation to develop modern, quality services
- Forward thinking
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Credible with colleagues - internal and external
- Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships/networks to influence care systems
Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Other Role Requirements
Essential: - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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