Emergency Practitioner - Nurse/Paramedic
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Abingdon, OX14 1AGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment where no two shifts are the same? The Community Minor Injury Units are based in Abingdon on Thames, Witney,...
- You will be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with the desire to autonomously assess and treat patients presenting with Minor Injuries and Minor Illness either as walk ins or via 111.
- You will have excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills along with the ability to lead together with a passion to provide patient centred care.
- Actively promote, encourage and participate in regular teaching/training sessions to the multi-disciplinary team to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients and staff.
- Maintain self-development, acknowledge training needs and always promote evidence-based practice.
- Liaise with General Practitioners/Acute Trust in patient specialities regarding patient management whilst on home visits
- Assess, Diagnose, treat, discharge/refer patients according to the clinical guidelines and PGD's within the base and within the patient's home.
- To be NMC/HCPC qualified with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environmentA keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and HealthcareBe self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the serviceBe compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skillsA flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Paramedic
- Minor Injury Management Course or willingness to undertake. Minor Illness course or willingness to undertake.
- Independent prescribing course or PGD training course
Desirable: - Mentor qualification; - ILS training
Professional Practice
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 equivalent in Emergency department, Acute setting, Urgent Care/GP practice setting or paramedic experience.
- Experience with mentoring students
- Competent in using Evidence Based Practice
Desirable: - Experience working in MDT
Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to self growth and development and that of colleagues and environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable: - Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues; - Committed to constant review and change
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
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