Senior Emergency Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW and also at...
There is an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner team at University hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We are seeking motivated and experienced Emergency Practitioners who are able to demonstrate that they can see, treat and independently discharge adult patients from our Minor Injuries Unit to join our dynamic team . As a senior member of the team you will be involved in the clinical and managerial aspects of caring for Emergency patients attending our busy department.Main duties as below,
- Co-ordinate the care of the UTC/MIU patients throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
- Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in the management of minor injury and minor illness conditions in line with Scope of practice.
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Using Advanced history taking skills, obtains a patient history in a systematic manner including pertinent physical, social, emotional, psychological, or environmental factors.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Study at level 6 (Degree/Diploma) in healthcare.
- Current Professional Registration NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Recognised academically credited Emergency Practitioner Course (Minor Injury/Minor Illness)
- Teaching and assessment qualification and is currently teaching sessions.
- PiLs/ ILS course
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Assessors in date
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or completion of a leadership course
- ALS and EPALS courses
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Emergency Practitioner with substantial experience as a Band 6 qualified Emergency Practitioner in adult/ children's emergency care.
- Familiarity and quality assurance of nursing audit.
- Conflict management
- Experience of independently managing patients with minor injury/illness in emergency care setting.
- Experience of mentoring and supporting junior staff
- Change management experience.
Desirable
- Experience in research and audit.
- Experience of Policy/Service development
- Experience of service development and project work
- Evidence of conference presentation or journal publication
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledgeable practitioner with the ability to critically analyse research and apply to the practice setting.
- Evidence of research/audit of practice
- Evidence of knowledge/ understanding of collaborative practice and the Emergency Practitioner role.
- A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
- Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
- Good understanding of NHS issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced Assessment and History taking skills.
- Practical skills e.g. Plastering, suturing.
- Patient focussed.
- Excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- Effective leadership skills
- IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Good management of own and others time
- Able to use initiative analysing problems to implement solutions and make decisions.
- Approachable and adaptable to team working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Ability to produce reports and formulate policies.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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