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- Prif leoliad
- Emergency Department including Urgent Treatment Centre
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 360-F-10924
- Cyflogwr
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Watford Hospital
- Tref
- Watford
- Cyflog
- £50,008 - £56,908 pa pro rata inc HCA
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 01/02/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Band 7 - Trainee Advanced Practitioner, Emergency Department
Band 7
Trosolwg o'r swydd
At West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTHT), we are proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency and urgent care to our local community.
From May 2026, WHTHT will deliver urgent care services as part of our strategic service development. To support this transition, we are investing in the growth of our Advanced Practice workforce across urgent and emergency care.
We are seeking to recruit Trainee Advanced Practitioners to join the Emergency Department. These roles are open to experienced clinicians and will play a key part in supporting nursing and medical teams, contributing to safe, effective and patient-centred care.
You will undertake a Master’s degree in Advanced Practice at an NHSE-accredited university and be supported to develop capabilities across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. As a training post, the minimum contracted hours are 30 per week.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The Trainee Advanced Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Urgent Care and Emergency Department under appropriate supervision.
You will support patient flow by delivering timely, safe, and effective care from initial assessment through to admission or discharge. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical support and leadership within your level of competence.
The role includes undertaking a master’s in advanced clinical Practice, completing a local portfolio of competence, and contributing to service development and quality improvement.
As we operate a 7-day service, you will be required to work a variety of shifts covering a 7-day rota across all areas within the Emergency Division.
Upon successful completion of the master’s programme and achievement of the local AP portfolio of competence, you will progress to a Band 8a Advanced Practitioner role within the Emergency Department.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
At West Herts you can expect:
• visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice
• a culture where your expertise is respected and your ideas are welcomed
• multi-professional working with shared decision-making
• opportunities for development, education, and progression
• an environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Most importantly, you’ll be empowered to practise at the top of your licence, to make autonomous decisions, and to lead improvements that matter.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for clinicians who are:
• clinically strong and patient-focused
• calm, confident decision-makers
• excited by improvement and innovation
• passionate about urgent care
• committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues
Manyleb y person
Education and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered with relevant professional body
- RGN or other allied professional with a first degree in health-related discipline that includes research focused module
- Evidence of study at Level 7
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Meini prawf dymunol
- Leadership course
- ALS provider
- Non-medical prescriber
- Completion of Minor injury/illness modules
- Working towards MSc in Advanced Practice
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of Advanced practitioner
- Advanced history taking and physical examination skills
- Understanding what the NHS Constitution and Personal Responsibility Framework means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Understanding of the Trust’s objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
- Evidence of participation in research studies
- Ability to work flexibly, using best practice and managing own case load
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working as an Emergency Nurse/care Practitioner
- Extended experience of working in an Urgent and Emergency Care setting
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace, demonstrating specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Evidence of depth and breadth of senior level practice appropriate to advanced level
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of service programmes of care and protocols
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Mercy Vincent
- Teitl y swydd
- Nurse Consultant, Trust Lead ACP
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07919147344
Rhestr swyddi gyda West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth