Emergency Practitioner
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Practitioner
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
The Community Urgent Care Service are looking to recruit Emergency Nurse Practitioners/Emergency Practitioners.
You'll be a qualified ENP/EP with non-medical prescribing working within the west of the county.
Working with us you will be part of our Dynamic team with a broad scope of advanced practice including injury and illness. We embrace the variety and challenge of this role and it means we learn something new every day. We welcome applicants with a specialist interest in Emergency Care.
We have a supportive senior nursing and leadership team who actively encourage innovation and education in order to achieve the highest standards of care and have a comprehensive CPD programme.
If you have now decided this role is for you... & you want to take on this challenge within Community Urgent Care Service , we can offer you structured support to expand your scope of practice within our dedicated team as well as our generous trust benefits (including FREE Parking, FULL paid DBS check, Corporate Induction and many more!)
If you require further information please call us to arrange a date and time.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) or Emergency Practitioner (EP) will support the Service Manager, Nurse Consultant and Clinical and Managerial Lead, a team of both registered and unregistered staff to undertake the care and management of patients within the Urgent Treatment Centre and Minor Injury Units on a shift by shift basis.
The ENP/EP will offer support, guidance and professional support to the nursing team in the UTC and MIU.
The post holder will be involved in auditing the standards of care being provided by all clinical staff. Continuing professional development will be an integral part of the role. The post holder will act as a role model for colleagues and as an expert resource within the service.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-1915
Job locations
Minehead Community Hospital
Luttrell Way
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6DF
United Kingdom
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
United Kingdom
Chard Community Hospital
Crewkerne Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1NF
United Kingdom
West Mendip Community Hospital
Glastonbury Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1TJ
United Kingdom
Frome Community Hospital
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- See Job Description
Desirable
- See Job Description
Experience
Essential
- See Job Description
Desirable
- See Job Description
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Non Medical Prescribing
- X-ray interpretation
Qualifications
Essential
- See Job Description
Desirable
- See Job Description
Experience
Essential
- See Job Description
Desirable
- See Job Description
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Non Medical Prescribing
- X-ray interpretation
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.
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.
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Minehead Community Hospital
Luttrell Way
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Minehead Community Hospital
Luttrell Way
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Amy White
01278436720
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-1915
Job locations
Minehead Community Hospital
Luttrell Way
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6DF
United Kingdom
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
United Kingdom
Chard Community Hospital
Crewkerne Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1NF
United Kingdom
West Mendip Community Hospital
Glastonbury Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1TJ
United Kingdom
Frome Community Hospital
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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