Job summary
We're seeking dedicated clinicians with a passion for delivering exceptional, patient-focused care.

- Do you specialise in the management of minor injury and/or minor illness?
- Do you hold Level 7 minor injury and/or illness qualifications with proven experience at Band 6/7 within an Urgent Treatment Centre, MIU, or Emergency Department?
- Are you eager to further develop your leadership within the advanced practice environment?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and take the next step in your urgent care career.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job
Our Minor Injury Units across Oxfordshire care for approximately 5,000 patients each month, delivering high-quality specialist care closer to home and reducing the need for patients to attend acute hospital settings.

As a Specialist Emergency Practitioner, you will be a registered nurse or paramedic with advanced clinical skills and the confidence to assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously within our Minor Injury Units. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent decision-making skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where collaboration, shared learning and high-quality care are central to everyday practice. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, develop your skills across minor injury and illness pathways, and contribute to the GP Out of Hours environment.

We are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development through a structured programme of training and education. This may include opportunities such as non-medical prescribing and Level 7 leadership development, supported by a tailored development plan and a competency-based portfolio of practice.

The role involves working across a shift pattern that includes weekends, bank holidays and nights. We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time permanent positions.

About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 equivalent in autonomous assessment of minor injury presentations.
• X-ray interpretation
• Extended wound care/closure skills.
• Experience of medication administration/supply under PGD.
• Leadership/mentoring experience

Desirable

• Experience working as part of a MDT
• Supervision/line management of junior staff
• Minor illness management experience.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional
• Post Registration Qualification in Minor Injury (Level 6/7)
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• Current IRMER registration <2 years

Desirable

• Independent prescribing V300
• Post Registration Qualification in Minor Illness (Level 6/7)

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivational skills
• Committed to personal growth

Desirable

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.