Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Emergency Practitioner - Abingdon
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Job Title: Specialist Emergency Practitioner (Band 6/7) – Minor Injury Units (MIU), Oxfordshire
About the Role
We're looking for passionate clinicians with expertise in the management of minor injury and/or illness. If you hold Level 7 qualifications in minor injuries and/or illness management, with proven Band 6/7 experience in an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), MIU, or Emergency Department, and are eager to develop your leadership and advanced practice skills, we’d love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to take your urgent care career to the next level whilst supporting a patient-first approach across our Minor Injury Units, where we treat approximately 5,000 patients monthly, delivering high-quality care closer to home and reducing acute hospital visits.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Assess, diagnose, and autonomously treat patients with minor injuries/illnesses in a fast-paced, clinical setting
- Exercise sound clinical judgment and excellent decision-making with a patient-centred philosophy
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, promoting shared learning and high-quality care
- Broadened your clinicial experience, developing skills across minor injury/illness pathways and contributing to the GP Out of Hours environment
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Requirements
- Be a registered nurse or paramedic with advanced clinical skills
- Hold Level 7 qualifications in minor injury/illness
- Demonstratable experience at Band 6/7 in an urgent care environment (UTC, MIU, or ED)
- A full valid driving licence (with regular access to a vehicle for work)
- Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required
The Opportunity
You'll benefit from:
- Ongoing professional development, including bespoke training programmes such as non-medical prescribing, and Level 7 leadership development
- A competency-based portfolio of practice with a personalised development plan
- Opportunities in full-time or part-time permanent roles under a varied shift pattern (including weekends, bank holidays, and nights)
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Health provides physical, mental health, and social care for communities across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our mission:
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Benefits Package
We offer a competitive support package including:
- 27–33 days’ annual leave (rising with service)
- NHS discounts (shopping, dining)
- Competitive pension and salary
- Leasing car options and cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- 10% tax-free staff discount at various retailers
- Support groups and networks (hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team)
- Option for staff accommodation (subject to availability)
- Career progression opportunities
Contact Us For More Information:
- Name: MelissaGregory
- Title: Matron
- Email: melissa.gregory@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Phone: 07825 680 821
Applying if you’re struggling to meet some criteria? We’re happy to discuss how you might still thrive in this role. Get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!
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