Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Selby Urgent Treatment Centre team based at Selby Hospital, within York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role is open to a suitably qualified ENP at Band 7.
The Band 7 candidate must have a recognised qualification, training and experience as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner or similar if AHP. Trainee ENPs must already be undertaking or completing a recognised Minor Injuries and Illness Course (that includes X Ray interpretation), and be prepared to undertake further training in post. Applicants are welcome to apply from those professional groups eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory regulations.
The successful candidate should possess a strong desire to develop themselves to deliver outstanding care, helping to develop the advanced practice strategy within the Trust.
The post holder is required to take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions. You are also required to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and discharge patients or refer to a specialist as necessary. As an autonomous practitioner you will work within their scope of practice and according to broad local policies and procedures.
You must be proactive in promoting health and well-being to patients and give health advice and education, and act as a mentor to other staff members and nursing students.
You will be expected to further your own education with the support of the trust, keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies and procedures and to develop and participate in clinical research.
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
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Responsibilities
* Take a complete history and perform clinical assessment to diagnose and manage varied conditions in the urgent care setting.
* Evaluate treatment effectiveness, discharge patients, or refer to a specialist as appropriate.
* Act as an autonomous practitioner within scope of practice and local policies.
* Promote health and well-being, provide health advice and education.
* Mentor and support other staff members and nursing students.
* Pursue ongoing education, maintain competencies, and contribute to local policy updates and clinical research.
Qualifications and requirements
* Band 7 ENP or equivalent with recognised qualification, training and experience in Emergency Nursing or as an Advanced Healthcare Practitioner (AHP).
* Trainee ENPs must be undertaking or completing a recognised Minor Injuries and Illness Course (including X-ray interpretation).
* Eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory regulations.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits, lump sum and dependants’ benefits.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* Relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation is expected. Discuss relocation package with the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* Paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for personal, work, family and relationship issues.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Learning and development opportunities and a range of discounts from various providers.
For further information on the benefits, please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Additional information
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. Applicants are advised to submit their application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and work with Staff Networks to increase diversity. If accessibility is needed in the application process, please contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. We will consider requests for flexible working from the start of employment where possible.
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This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.
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