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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Care Practitioner

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Emergency Department cares for around 75,000 patients each year, delivering high quality, compassionate care to our local community. As our service continues to grow and evolve, we are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Emergency Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP/EPP) to join our dynamic and forward thinking team.

Our department has introduced innovative patient pathways that have significantly improved patient flow, experience and overall performance. We are a motivated, energetic team with a shared commitment to delivering the highest standards of evidence based emergency care. We are proud of the service we provide and passionate about the difference we make every day.

We are seeking experienced autonomous practitioners who can provide patient centred assessment, examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge for patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses. You will work within locally agreed protocols and Patient Group Directives. Independent Nurse Prescribing is desirable but not essential.

Applicants should have:o A minimum of two years' experience working autonomously in an emergency environmento Strong clinical decision making skillso Excellent communication abilities and a positive, team focused attitude

If you are passionate about Emergency Care and ready to contribute to a high performing, patient focused team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver autonomous patient care on a daily basis. The post holder is required to work at a standard where clinical and diagnostic skills are utilized competently and autonomously. The post holder will work in collaboration with the team to deliver a high quality service in order to meet the health and social care needs for patients attending the service.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF21147-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Autonomously to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge patients attending the Emergency Department, within the parameters of the Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) scope of practice. The post holder will be providing assessment, treatment, care and education to patients from all sections of the community, from infants to the elderly ensuring a high quality patient centered care. The post-holder may be required to work at any site where services are delivered by the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Autonomously to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer or discharge patients attending the Emergency Department, within the parameters of the Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) scope of practice. The post holder will be providing assessment, treatment, care and education to patients from all sections of the community, from infants to the elderly ensuring a high quality patient centered care. The post-holder may be required to work at any site where services are delivered by the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1
• Registered Paramedic
• Teaching qualification mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SLiPS or equivalent
• Degree ENP/ Paramedic Practitioner or equivalent (Must include Physical Assessment, Minor Injuries and Minor Ailments/Illness at Level 6 or above)

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• IRMER Radiology (XR) or equivalent and experience in radiography interpretation for limbs/minor injuries
• Can demonstrate experience of wound care management skills including suturing/wound closure and dressings. ?A/I
• Up to date experience in Emergency setting of autonomous practice at Band 6 or above
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
• Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Evidence of research based practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1
• Registered Paramedic
• Teaching qualification mentorship, ENB 998, City and Guilds 730, SLiPS or equivalent
• Degree ENP/ Paramedic Practitioner or equivalent (Must include Physical Assessment, Minor Injuries and Minor Ailments/Illness at Level 6 or above)

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• IRMER Radiology (XR) or equivalent and experience in radiography interpretation for limbs/minor injuries
• Can demonstrate experience of wound care management skills including suturing/wound closure and dressings. ?A/I
• Up to date experience in Emergency setting of autonomous practice at Band 6 or above
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
• Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Evidence of research based practice

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse - Emergency Department

Sonia Toombs

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF21147-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

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