Job summary

The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.Duties of the PostThe post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions:Clinical PracticeAdvanced Clinical skillsProfessional leadership and managementEducation training and developmentEvaluation of care and researchHuman ResourcesThe balance between practice and management will vary according to day to day priorities, but will be negotiated overall with the Lead Nurse / Senior Nurse.

Main duties of the job

Band 7 - Emergency Nurse PractitionerRotational working cross site is expected. Base predominantly at St Helier HospitalWe are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner with proven specialist knowledge and skills to work within our busy Emergency Department. We are looking for candidates who will bring a positive attitude to the Trust and have a flexible approach to working. You must have excellent communication skills and good organisational skills. He/she will be joining a supportive, friendly team who are committed to ensuring quality patient care whilst achieving the Clinical Quality Indicators and other national targets. Currently a team of Nurse Practitioners cover this service and we are looking to compliment this team with Emergency Nurse Practitioners.You will be expected to be accountable for the total episode of care for patients presenting with a varying range of minor injuries and minor illnesses. This will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing referral or discharge. You will display evidence of a commitment to quality improvement within Emergency Care.We actively encourage personal development and will provide you with the necessary resources to meet your learning and developmental goals.

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by theCQCand we would welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year pa Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-8312518-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Emergency Nurse Practitionerrole at Epsom and St Helier.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Emergency Nurse Practitionerrole at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paramedic/Nurse
• Degree or equivalent experience relevant to specialty
• Management of Minor Illness/Injury
• Clinical Reasoning in Physical Assessment.

Desirable

• Masters or willing to work towards
• Teaching and assessing course

Experience

Essential

• Good Basic Education
• Extensive years post qualification experience
• Experience of working as an emergency care practitioner/ENP in one of the following -General Practice/WIC/MIU/GP/OOHs /A&E

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise workload, work to deadlines and be self motivated
• Good written communication skills
• Willingness to develop own practice

Management

Essential

• Experience of managing a team
• Ability to maintain the Emergency Access Target

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Paramedic/Nurse Degree or equivalent experience relevant to specialty Management of Minor Illness/Injury Clinical Reasoning in Physical Assessment. Desirable Masters or willing to work towards Teaching and assessing course Experience Essential Good Basic Education Extensive years post qualification experience Experience of working as an emergency care practitioner/ENP in one of the following -General Practice/WIC/MIU/GP/OOHs /A&E Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance Skills Essential Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence Ability to problem solve, prioritise workload, work to deadlines and be self motivated Good written communication skills Willingness to develop own practice Management Essential Experience of managing a team Ability to maintain the Emergency Access Target

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)