Contact information Gary Asquith, Lead ENP, gary.asquith@nhs.net 01924 541772. About the role A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Nurse Practitioner team, at Mid Yorkshire teaching Trust. We are seeking to appoint and enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified Emergency Nurse Practitioner. The successful applicant would be expected to have the flexibility to work across our three sites. Including 2 emergency department and 1 Urgent Treatment centre. Our dynamic, caring and highly-motivated team are looking for and Emergency Nurse Practitioner who can communicate clearly and emphatically with patients and relatives as well as other team members, you must be able to work as an autonomous practitioner in the management of minor injuries, and be expected to cover the full compliment of the rota. Main duties The primary aim of the role is to ensure that a high quality service is delivered to patients and their carer s in a timely manner. The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions. As a Registered Nurse, all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner will act as an autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and in collaboration with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to assess individual patient needs, initiate investigations, determine a differential diagnosis and initiate appropriate holistic evidence based treatment and care. In accordance with Departmental ENP Guidelines. Key requirements Being holistic in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of appropriate treatments and independently discharge / refer patients who attend the ED over the age of 1 year. With minor injuries and illness that are specified in the ENP Guidelines. Completing comprehensive documentation of patients ensuring all necessary investigations are ordered and results available. Provision of specialist and advanced skills in patient assessment and scope of practice across a broad range of specialities including history taking and physical examination of patients presenting to the ED with injury and illnesses. Ordering and interpreting appropriate investigations adhering to Trust policies and within own limitations in order to provide differential diagnosis and treatment options Undertaking appropriate nursing duties to provide/organise essential treatment for patients referred to the different Emergency Departments, working within own boundaries and accepting own limitations Provide assessment of the acutely injured patient and following appropriate investigation, instigate and carry out a treatment plan Recognising when there is a need for escalation of treatment for medical attention and ensuring the appropriate Health Care Professional is called to facilitate optimum patient care Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records Be responsible for the discharge of patients, compiling discharge plans and prescribing medications to take home. Providing nurse led discharge Prescribing, administering and dispensing appropriate medications for the management and treatment of patients symptoms within own limitations and boundaries Where appropriate, reviewing patients medication and ensuring adherence to Trust guidelines e.g., Antibiotic policy Providing support to the multidisciplinary team to enable staff and patients to make better choices for their health and that of their families Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff in planning care for their patients Exercising clinical judgement and articulating why clinical decisions were made Respecting and promoting dignity, choice and autonomy of patients/families and carers The above section is not exhaustive and incorporates all elements of the ENP guidance document. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .