Job summary
Are you an experienced Emergency Care Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 ECP to join our friendly Emergency Department team.

Our newly refurbished ED provides a modern environment for high-quality care. The ECP service operates from 8:00am to 11:00pm, providing assessment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and appropriate minor illness.

What we offer

• Friendly and supportive ED team.
• Newly refurbished Emergency Department.
• Dedicated Training and Development Nurse.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Strong senior clinical support.
• Opportunities to develop clinical skills and improve patient flow.

About the role
You will provide autonomous assessment and management of patients within your scope of practice, working closely with the wider ED multidisciplinary team to provide safe and timely care.

We are looking for clinicians who are motivated, approachable and committed to developing their practice, with a passion for excellent patient care.

You will be supported by our senior clinical team and dedicated Training and Development Nurse, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within Emergency Care.

If you want to make a difference, develop your practice and join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Hours per week: 30

Main duties of the job

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and appropriate minor illness.
• Undertake clinical examination and investigations, including requesting and interpreting diagnostics within scope of practice.
• Develop treatment plans, including prescribing and medication management where appropriately qualified.
• Recognise patients requiring escalation, referral or onward management.
• Provide safe discharge, including advice, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Work closely with the ED multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient flow.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and high standards of patient safety, dignity and experience.
• Support the department to reduce waiting times and achieve the 4-hour emergency care standard.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, governance and service development.
• Provide clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model and supporting colleagues and learners.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and professional development.
• Maintain clinical competence through training, education, reflection and continuing professional development.
• Work flexibly across the 8:00am-11:00pm Minor Injury service

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Details
Date posted
24 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
209-A-26-8238096

Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Adult/children's Nurse/Practitioner
• BSc in Nursing / Paramedicine / Physiotherapy or related subject (or studying towards)
• Evidence of post registration experience
• Completion of a minor injuries course
• Minor Illness course
• Valid registration with NMC / HCPC

Desirable

• Further Management related qualification/training
• MSC clinical examination
• Evidence of advanced clinical competence including range of extended skills
• Non-Medical Prescribing course
• Leadership course

Knowledge
Essential

• Broad knowledge of Emergency Care
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of Trust/NHS procedures
• Understanding of audit and benchmarking
• Good knowledge of information governance including data protection and Caldicott guidance.
• Analytical thinking skills
• Excellent organisation/ management skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Flexible adaptable style of management

Desirable

• Proven record in change management skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Experience of skills assessment and delivering education

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills demonstrated at expert level
• Demonstrates clear evidence of clinical leadership and skills at an advanced level
• Relevant Senior Practitioner experience in Emergency medicine
• Leadership / Management experience
• Designing training programmes
• Formal teaching
• Change management
• Ability to lead and develop individuals and teams
• Experience of evaluating clinical practice

Specific Job Requirement
Essential

• Strong professional identity
• Team player
• Supportive of colleagues
• Self-motivated
• Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Approachable/calm attitude
• Demonstrates commitment to patient care and the Trust
• Facilitative working style
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Ability to secure the support of others Motivation to develop modern, quality services
• Forward thinking
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Credible with colleagues - internal and external
• Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships/networks to influence care systems

Further Information
Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements
Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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
East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron Urgent Care
Fiona Owen
fiona.owen@nhs.net
01625663435

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).