Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, we strongly recommend verifying your specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. Immigration rules can be complex and subject to change, so please confirm all visa requirements with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust prior to submission.
Job Details
Company: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: North Cotswold Hospital, Stow Road, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0DS
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 03 January 2026
Reference Number: 327-25-1037
About the Role
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced and self-directed Senior Practitioners to join our highly skilled team of autonomous Emergency Practitioners. This role is based in the Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIiU) at North Cotswold Hospital, which operates seven days a week. The position offers a unique opportunity to deliver evidence-based clinical care to both Adult and Paediatric patients presenting with minor injuries and illness.
Position Overview
This Senior Emergency Practitioner role is offered on a permanent part-time basis, with 24 hours per week available. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about patient care and hold patient experience at the heart of their practice. The successful candidate will share our organisational values and be committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care as part of our high-quality care strategy.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Emergency Practitioner based in the MIiU, you will be required to provide a high standard of care to Adult & Paediatric patients who present with minor injuries and illness. You will work autonomously as part of our Practitioner Led Unit, making clinical decisions and delivering evidence-based care that empowers patients to lead the lives they want to live.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must meet several essential qualification requirements. These include relevant professional registration & clinical experience in MIiU/ED, Emergency Practitioner qualification in injury & illness, Paediatric Qualification in minor injury & illness (Paediatric PACR or MIMIC), iNMP qualification, and Teaching & Assessing qualification. Additionally, a valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential.
Qualifications Required
The successful candidate must hold current UK professional registration as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional Council member. You should possess a Degree in Nursing (or any other relevant clinical degree such as a Degree in Paramedics) or equivalent experience. A relevant post-registration qualification such as Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner is also required, along with a Teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent experience at Level 3.
Clinical Expertise
Candidates must have a Qualification in Minor Illness Management and either hold a Minor injury & Minor illness in children qualification or be willing to undertake one within 18 months of appointment. You should also be a Non-medical X ray referrer with up-to-date CALRAD/IRMER certification and hold a Safeguarding adults and children course at the appropriate level.
Additional Clinical Requirements
The successful applicant must hold Resuscitation Level 3 for both adult and children patients. You should either have Non-medical prescribing qualification or be willing to undertake one within 18 months of appointment (unless the Trust prohibits this). Pathophysiology for advancing Practice certification is also required or must be obtained within 18 months of appointment.
Triage Training
Candidates must have Manchester Triage face-to-face Training or be willing to undertake this within 2 months of appointment (unless the Trust prohibits this). This training is essential for ensuring accurate patient assessment and appropriate prioritization of care within the emergency setting.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, evidence of management training or equivalent experience would be advantageous for this role. The Trust values candidates who demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.
Experience Requirements
Candidates must have experience in using Patient Group Directions and recent clinical experience relevant to the role. You should be able to provide portfolio evidence of recent professional development and demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Technical Skills
Experience of using clinical software programs such as System One and PACS is essential for this role. The ability to effectively utilize electronic patient records and radiology systems is crucial for efficient and accurate patient care documentation.
Professional Development
As a member of the Gloucestershire NHS, the unit offers a diverse range of training opportunities and is committed to personal as well as service development. We provide the opportunity of training with a preceptor to support the transition induction period and ongoing professional development throughout your career with us.
Benefits and Support
For qualifying staff, the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place and also offers a popular Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with our partner Tusker. This represents a significant benefit for staff who require transportation for business purposes and wish to access cost-effective vehicle solutions.
About Our Organisation
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Staff Satisfaction
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views, with 72% recommending the Trust as a place to work – ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region. Additionally, 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. While we acknowledge we have room for improvement in many areas, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients.
Recommend a Friend Scheme
This post is eligible for the Trust’s Recommend a Friend scheme. If you have been recommended to apply for this role by an employee of the Trust, you should include a short statement to this effect in your supporting information, including the name of the person who recommended you. If you are successful with your application, the employee who recommended you needs to access the relevant forms to process this from the Trust’s intranet or the HR Recruitment Team.
Criminal Records 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 about sponsorship for certain roles, please 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.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For international applicants specifically, we recommend the following steps: 1) Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying; 2) Ensure you have all required documentation including professional qualifications and certifications; 3) Prepare a comprehensive CV that clearly outlines your clinical experience and qualifications; 4) Contact Louise Chivers (Team Lead) at [email protected] or 03004218803 with any questions about the application process or visa sponsorship; 5) Ensure your application addresses all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply before the closing date of 03 January 2026.
