Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Emergency Care Practitioner
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Royal Surrey County Hospital Emergency Department
We care for around 75,000 patients each year, delivering high-quality compassionate care to our local community. As our Emergency Department continues to grow, we’re seeking a Band 7 Emergency Care Practitioner (ENP/ECP/EPP) to join our passionate, forward-thinking team.
About the Role
Our department has revamped patient pathways to improve flow, experience, and performance. We thrive on collaboration, hire highly skilled autonomous practitioners, and deliver evidence-based emergency care. This role involves assessing, examining, diagnosing, treating, referring, and discharging patients with minor injuries and illnesses—all while following locally-agreed protocols and Patient Group Directives.
Independent Nurse Prescribing is desirable (not required).
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centred, autonomous care using clinical expertise.
- Work within defined protocols to ensure competed cardiology, medical, trauma, and orthopaedic assessments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise the emergency care experience.
- Ensure consistent adherence to clinical best practice and patient safety policies.
- Deliver swift, effective discharges where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience working autonomously in an emergency setting.
- Strong clinical decision-making and critical assessment skills.
- Competent diagnostic ability (cardiac, medical, trauma, and orthopaedic).
- Excellent communication, empathy, and patient advocacy.
- Team Player: Must sharpen collaborative working to uphold best practice.
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Desirable (Not Mandatory)
✔ Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification. ✔ Experience in an academic or specialist team. ✔ Experience working in a 24/7 emergency department setting.
Why Work With Us?
- Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Comprehensive health, well-being, and career development programs.
- Modern hospital site (Guildford) + community/mobile services.
- Collaboration with Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust for joined-up care.
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Contact for Informal Visits Sonia Toombs Lead Nurse, Emergency Department 📧 soniatoombs@nhs.net 📞 01483 571122 x3265 📡 Bleep: 71-1101
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