Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7343509-JUL25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2025
Employer heading
Trainee Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Emergency Care nurse who is keen to develop their professional knowledge and clinical skills and undertake an Emergency Nurse Practitioner trainee post. The role will be 6 months supernumerary working alongside an experienced ENP at Worthing Emergency Department/Urgent Treatment Centre.
Main duties of the job
Under direct and indirect supervision, you will learn to assess, treat and diagnose both paediatric and adult patients presenting to the ED/UTC with minor injuries and illness as well as more complex and chronic conditions.
This is a band 6 training post but following successful completion of external and internal training and assessments, consisting of supervised clinical practice, academic study at Masters Level and feedback, the candidate will progress to working as an autonomous and independent Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner at band 7 within the ED and UTC
You will aspire to excellence in your clinical practice within the Nursing and Multi-Disciplinary Team and contribute to meeting the identified Key Performance Indicators within the time frames identified.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Service Delivery and Improvement
- To work closely with the Lead ENP and Lead Clinician so that the vision and the goals of the ED and UTC are translated into practice.
- To work with the Lead ENP to proactively identify and participate in the implementation of changes to areas for improving healthcare practice and service delivery.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to encourage learning and improvement and to ensure adoption of evidence-based practice and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care.
- To promote and collaborate in the provision of an environment where patients, visitors and staff feel valued and supported.
- To initiate and/or participate in research if required.
- To ensure one’s practice is evidence based and in line with local, national and professional standards.
- To develop and participate in audits relevant to high standards of patient care and relevant to the expanding the ENP/ECP role/service.
- To promote and disseminate research findings to support clinical practice and education.
- To undergo combined university and departmental programme of study in the assessment and management of minor injury and illness presentations.
- To maintain, update and develop clinical competence and skills and assist in teaching within the Emergency Practitioner/ UTC team.
- To attend regular ENP/ ECP training days.
- To act as mentor/ assessor for junior nursing/ medical students as required with scope of practice and level of competence.
- To assist in teaching sessions as required to undergraduate and post-graduate staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To attend operational and department huddle meetings to represent the department.
- To identify areas of risk and poor quality, addressing these through appropriate governance structures.
- To participate in health, safety, fire and quality audits and initiatives within the department.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
- Valid NMC/HCPC
- Significant experience in emergency care
- Mentorship course
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Evidence of accredited post study qualification
- Up to date with all statutory and mandatory Trust training
- PGD Trained
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of independent study in minor injury and illness
- Evidence of audit or research experience
- X-ray interpretation training
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paula Atkinson
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- extension 84174
- Additional information
Debby Whittington Lead ENP
Steven Huntley Matron
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