Job summary
The Trainee Emergency Practitioner will undertake a structured programme of academic and clinical development to achieve the knowledge, skills and competencies required for Emergency Practitioner practice.

Main duties of the job
To identify learning needs along with a mentor and develop and build upon clinical examination, management skills and diagnostic reasoning skills.

Practice in compliance with your code of professional conduct and within your agreed scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.

Practice with support at a high level of clinical expertise in assessing and diagnosing patients who present to the Adult Emergency Department

Demonstrates with support specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice managing entire episodes of care for patients with previously undiagnosed and undifferentiated clinical conditions. This includes the appropriate requesting of investigations (x-ray, CT, ultrasound, blood tests) and the interpretation of x-rays and diagnostic tests.

Demonstrates with support safe clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, as well as assessing and managing clinical risk.

Ensures with support that clinical practice is evidence based..

Is aware of professional limitations in clinical skills and knowledge, referring patients to specialities as clinically indicated and seeking advice where appropriate.

To identify and act upon situations which may be detrimental to health and well-being of patients for example identification and management of vulnerable adult, domestic violence and safeguarding children.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-MED3730-JJ
Job locations: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Trainee Emergency Practitioner is a development role, supporting registered professionals to develop autonomous practice in assessment, diagnosis and management of minor injury and illness within the emergency department. The postholder undertakes supervised clinical practice and academic study while contributing to safe, evidence-based patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess, examine and manage patients presenting with minor illness and injury, under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Develop clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, investigation and treatment skills within agreed competencies.
• Recognise and escalate deteriorating or complex patients appropriately.
• Contribute to safe and effective patient flow and delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within the Emergency Department.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and practise in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding and infection prevention requirements.
• Complete the required academic programme, clinical competencies, portfolio and assessments within the agreed timeframe.
• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Develop increasing autonomy and accountability as competence is demonstrated, while recognising professional limitations and seeking senior support when required.

Person Specification
Qualification and experience
Essential

• NMC/HCPP Registration
• Experience in working at a senior level in an emergency care setting
• Competence in wound management and advance plastering skills
• Evidence of formal ongoing professional development in specialist area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Practitioner EMILY SPENCER emily.spencer@uhbw.nhs.uk 01173421492

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.