Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly well-established team. This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a minor injuries unit. Delivering a high quality of care.

You will utilise your advanced clinical skills undertaking patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, onwards referrals where appropriate and safe discharge. Managing minor injuries.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an expert practitioner utilising evidence-based practice to autonomously assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients 16 years and above presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries whilst identifying their physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Work autonomously managing own case load of patients whilst working within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To apply clinical skills within the Emergency Department by undertaking patient assessment and diagnostic expertise by delivery of an appropriate level of care or treatment, in collaboration with patients and carers.
• To supply and administer a range of medications according to 'Patient Group Directives' and in accordance with Trust Policy or via Non-Medical Prescriber status where further training would be required and supported with annual updates and review of practice.
• Provide specialist advice in minor injuries to patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• To actively participate in health promotion, accident prevention and patient self-care.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and relatives regarding complex information about their care.
• Act as role model for excellence.
• Adherence to the Trust core PROUD values and policies.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, per annum pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-3262-DIR
Job locations: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Job description
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

• Essential: Registered General Nurse with valid NMC; Minor Injury module - level 7; To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998; Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
• Desirable: APACS Level 7; Non-medical prescribing Level 7; Educated to Master degree level or evidence of study at Master degree level; Postgraduate certificate in Advanced Practice

Experience

• Essential: Substantial post registration experience within an Emergency Care setting; Evidence of multidisciplinary working; Relevant experience working as an ENP at an autonomous level within an emergency care or minor injury care setting; Experience in education of staff; Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
• Desirable: Experience of service planning and managing change; Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service; Proven use of evidence-based practice; Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills; Keen to develop own skills and develop advanced nursing practice within the speciality; Advanced specialist clinical knowledge relevant to emergency nursing; Understanding of audit process
• Desirable: ALS/TNCC

Skills and Aptitudes

• Essential: Ability to work autonomously and safely within the speciality: the advanced clinical assessment/diagnosis/treatment and discharging/referral to other agencies; Excellent organisation and leadership skills; Excellent interpersonal communication skills; High standard of clinical documentation; Ability to work in a pressurised working environment, meeting national targets and conflicting deadlines; Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet service demands ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations; Ability to work within the multi-disciplinary team; Ability to negotiate effectively with different disciplines; Clinical skills - i.e. x-ray interpretation, limb casting, wound closure; Act as skilled clinical role model - sharing knowledge and experience; Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances. Demonstrates respect for patient dignity/privacy/confidentiality; Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values
• Desirable: Venepuncture/cannulation; Experience of budget management

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead ENP, Thomas Heath, thomas.heath@nhs.net, 01142715430

Supporting documents
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