Our Accident & Emergency Department is looking to welcome an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Musgrove Park Hospital. To deliver patient care including health promotion on a daily basis to emergency patients who present with undifferentiated conditions including life-threatening emergencies, to adults and children and will present unscheduled and unannounced at any time throughout the 24 hour period.

Main duties of the job

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) or Emergency Practitioner (EP) will undertake the care and management of patients within the Emergency department (ED). The ENP/EP will offer support, guidance and professional support to the nursing team in ED.

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!

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

• Registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse
• Have completed a minor ailment and injury module at BSc/MSc level
• Clinical skills qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience including time spent in primary care, A& E unscheduled care or related field.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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