Job summary

A 12 month Fixed Term opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join the friendly Lower Lea Valley Integrated Community Team which provides care to patient in Cheshunt and surrounding areas. The service covers the hours of 08:00 - 22:00 7 days a week.

If you are a student nurse, we would welcome your application, working in an acute Trust is not compulsory before gaining your first position in the community as we provide full training and support.

We also welcome applications from acute nurses who are looking for a community based role.

*Proposed interview date: 23rd October 2026*

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Main duties of the job

The post offers varied and interesting community experience in a well supported environment and is an ideal opportunity for a nurse interested in working in the community. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for a wide range of conditions. The team covers a 7 days a week service and therefore a flexible approach to working is required.The successful candidate will be committed to team work, have good communication and decision making and planning skills. In return, we offer an extensive training and education programme as well a range of personal and professional development opportunities.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In return, we can offer you:

• Ongoing supervision and support to aid progression
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discount

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

HCT are proud to offer all newly qualified practitioners and international recruited staff a Preceptorship programme that supports their transition to autonomous, confident and competent practitioner. The annual programme will cover topics such as Patient safety, communications skills, safeguarding, quality improvement, leadership, and management. As a Preceptee you will have regular meetings with your preceptor and AHP Preceptorship lead.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you

Job summary

Come Join Our TeamatCheshunt Minor Injuries Unit

Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care PractitionerPermanent post - Full Time - AfC Band 7Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner?Are you passionate about patient care?Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team??If the answer is YES... then we have an exciting, rare opportunity for a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner to join our small friendly well-established team.

Main duties of the job

The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment.

All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users' positive feedback about the service.

We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

Working with us:

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then

APPLY NOW!!!!

About us

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-workYou need to apply before the interview takes place.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

812-26-KW-CMIU-03

Job locations

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines.
• The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service.
• To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area
• The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations).
• The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust.
• To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
• See JD for full description

Job description Job responsibilities To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service. To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries. RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust. To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. See JD for full description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
• Autonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent
• Independent non-medical prescriber
• Mentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent
• Training in safeguarding children and adults
• Up to date with IRMER training
• Training in intermediate life support
• Inclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA

Desirable

• Evidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent
• Is aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC
• Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Good knowledge of wound management and wound healing
• Knowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines.
• Have knowledge and experience in medicines management
• Ability to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively
• Reports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons

Desirable

• Has experience in managing complaints
• Ability to manage the staff Rota and roster management
• Able to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit.
• Has a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills
• Has the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
• Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
• Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children
• Ability to recognise and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults

Desirable

• Has Adastra experience or similar systems

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC) Autonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent Independent non-medical prescriber Mentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent Training in safeguarding children and adults Up to date with IRMER training Training in intermediate life support Inclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA Desirable Evidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study Experience and Knowledge Essential Post registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent Is aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology Good knowledge of wound management and wound healing Knowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines. Have knowledge and experience in medicines management Ability to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively Reports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons Desirable Has experience in managing complaints Ability to manage the staff Rota and roster management Able to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit. Has a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills Has the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development Have knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS Ability to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds. Have good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children Ability to recognise and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults Desirable Has Adastra experience or similar systems

Disclosure and Barring Service 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Come Join Our TeamatCheshunt Minor Injuries Unit

Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care PractitionerPermanent post - Full Time - AfC Band 7Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner?Are you passionate about patient care?Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team??If the answer is YES... then we have an exciting, rare opportunity for a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner to join our small friendly well-established team.

*Proposed interview date : 28th September 2026*

Main duties of the job

The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment.

All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users' positive feedback about the service.

We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

Working with us:

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then

APPLY NOW!!!!

About us

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-workYou need to apply before the interview takes place.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

812-26-KW-CMIU-02

Job locations

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines.
• The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service.
• To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area
• The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations).
• The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust.
• To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
• See JD for full description

Job description Job responsibilities To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service. To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries. RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust. To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. See JD for full description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
• oAutonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent
• oIndependent non-medical prescriber
• oMentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent
• oTraining in safeguarding children and adults
• oUp to date with IRMER training
• oTraining in intermediate life support
• oInclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA

Desirable

• oEvidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• oPost registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent
• oIs aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC
• oGood knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• oGood knowledge of wound management and wound healing
• oKnowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines.
• oHave knowledge and experience in medicines management
• oAbility to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively
• oIdentifies and manages potential risks and incidents
• oReports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons
• oAbility to identify staff development needs and conduct peer reviews

Desirable

• oHas experience in managing complaints
• oAbility to manage the staff Rota and roster management
• oAble to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oDemonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit.
• oHas a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills
• oHas the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
• oProvide evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• oHave knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
• oHas a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email
• oAbility to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
• oThe ability to work well within a small team.
• oHave good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children
• oAbility to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults

Desirable

• oHas Adastra experience or similar systems
• oHas experience with smartcard usage

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oHas a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues
• oIs flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy

Other Requirements

Essential

• oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values
• oEligible to live and work in the UK.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oRegistered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC) oAutonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent oIndependent non-medical prescriber oMentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent oTraining in safeguarding children and adults oUp to date with IRMER training oTraining in intermediate life support oInclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA Desirable oEvidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study Experience and Knowledge Essential oPost registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent oIs aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC oGood knowledge of anatomy and physiology oGood knowledge of wound management and wound healing oKnowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines. oHave knowledge and experience in medicines management oAbility to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively oIdentifies and manages potential risks and incidents oReports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons oAbility to identify staff development needs and conduct peer reviews Desirable oHas experience in managing complaints oAbility to manage the staff Rota and roster management oAble to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management Skills and Abilities Essential oDemonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit. oHas a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills oHas the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old oProvide evidence of continuous personal and professional development oHave knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS oHas a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email oAbility to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds. oThe ability to work well within a small team. oHave good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children oAbility to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults Desirable oHas Adastra experience or similar systems oHas experience with smartcard usage Personal Qualities Essential oHas a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues oIs flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy Other Requirements Essential oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values oEligible to live and work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)