Care Practitioner

Trainee Emergency Care Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Location: Coventry, West Midlands, UK
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per year
Band: NHS Agenda for Change Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Reference: 218-AHP-B6-8276664

Certificate of Sponsorship Available

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.

This means eligible international healthcare professionals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship can apply for this position. However, applicants must already hold current UK professional registration and meet the role’s professional and qualification requirements.

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Job Overview

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting Trainee Emergency Care Practitioners to join its Urgent and Emergency Care service.

This is an opportunity for experienced healthcare professionals to develop their emergency care skills while working alongside Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Emergency Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

The successful candidates will help provide timely, high-quality care to patients presenting with minor illness and injury.

The role involves working within a fast-paced urgent and emergency care environment and requires strong clinical reasoning, decision-making, assessment and communication skills.

Successful candidates will be supported through training towards becoming a Qualified Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

About the Role

As a Trainee Emergency Care Practitioner, you will work within Minor Injury and Minor Illness services and Urgent Treatment Centres under an agreed scope of practice.

You will progressively develop the skills required to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge appropriate patients while working closely with experienced Emergency Practitioner colleagues.

The role supports a “no wait” philosophy and “see and treat” pathways designed to provide efficient care for patients with suitable minor illnesses and injuries.

The post will involve working across the Trust’s sites, including:

• Minor Injuries Unit
• Rugby Urgent Treatment Centre
• Coventry City Urgent Treatment Centre

The post is rotational across sites and applicants must be able to work flexibly across the service.

Training and Career Development

This is specifically designed as a training post.

Successful candidates will receive support to:

• Complete a Minor Injury and Minor Illness university course
• Develop an Emergency Practitioner portfolio
• Work towards becoming a qualified Emergency Practitioner
• Participate in teaching and education programmes
• Develop advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Work alongside senior Emergency Practitioner colleagues
• Build experience in urgent and emergency care

Once the necessary qualifications have been achieved, successful candidates may be able to apply for Qualified Emergency Care Practitioner positions within the Trust when vacancies become available.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work within a busy Minor Injury and Illness Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Assess, treat and independently discharge appropriate patients within the agreed scope of practice.
• Work alongside Senior Emergency Practitioner colleagues to provide effective and sustainable patient care.
• Take systematic patient histories and consider relevant physical, social, emotional, psychological and environmental factors.
• Undertake appropriate physical examinations using advanced assessment techniques.
• Use diagnostic equipment safely and appropriately.
• Order and interpret relevant laboratory and radiology investigations.
• Use clinical reasoning and judgement to reach appropriate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individual healthcare management plans.
• Arrange appropriate treatment, referral, follow-up or discharge.
• Administer medication under relevant Trust Patient Group Directions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Use clinical information and IT systems appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in audit and service evaluation.
• Support specialist teaching programmes.
• Maintain continuing professional development.
• Recognise limitations within professional knowledge and practice.
• Support patients and carers during difficult or distressing clinical situations.
• Work flexibly across the Trust’s sites and rotational shifts.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Current professional registration with the NMC or HCPC.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• A teaching and assessment qualification with current teaching experience.
• PILS or ILS qualification.
• Study at Level 6, such as a degree or diploma.

Desirable Qualifications

The following would be advantageous:

• Leadership qualification or leadership course.
• Academically credited Emergency Nurse Practitioner course.
• Minor Injury/Minor Illness qualification.
• Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.
• Advanced Health Assessment qualification.
• Assessor qualification.

Essential Experience

Applicants should have:

• Recent post-registration experience in Emergency Care.
• Experience of conflict management.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior staff.

Experience of research, audit, policy/service development and change management would be desirable.

Essential Skills and Abilities

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Advanced assessment and history-taking skills.
• Practical A&E skills, such as plastering and suturing.
• Strong patient-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to use initiative and analyse problems.
• Ability to implement solutions and make clinical decisions.
• Adaptability and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Flexibility to work across all sites and rotational shifts.

UK Professional Registration Requirement

Current UK professional registration is required.

International applicants who require Skilled Worker sponsorship may apply, but they must satisfy the Trust’s professional registration requirements.

Applicants should therefore ensure they have the appropriate NMC or HCPC registration before applying.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship for International Applicants

The advert explicitly states that applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

International applicants should be aware that sponsorship eligibility does not remove the requirement to meet the role’s professional registration, qualification and experience requirements.

For overseas applicants, the advert also highlights requirements concerning criminal record certificates for individuals applying for UK entry clearance who have lived in relevant countries for the required periods.

Immunisation and Vaccination Requirement

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Employer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The Trust is one of the UK’s largest teaching NHS Trusts and operates modern healthcare facilities across Coventry and Warwickshire.

The organisation is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and highlights its commitment to research, innovation, staff development, equality and high-quality patient care.

Employees can access a range of learning and development opportunities while working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Job Location

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom

The position may require working across the Trust’s urgent and emergency care sites.

Job Details at a Glance

Who Can Apply?

This vacancy may be suitable for:

• UK-based healthcare professionals seeking a Band 6 emergency care opportunity.
• Eligible healthcare professionals who already have current UK NMC or HCPC registration.
• International healthcare professionals who require Skilled Worker sponsorship and meet the Trust’s eligibility requirements.
• Experienced emergency care professionals looking to develop towards Emergency Practitioner qualification.

Applicants should carefully review the complete person specification before submitting an application.

Important Closing Date Warning

The stated closing date is 23 September 2026.

However, the employer warns that the vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications have been received.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in the position, it is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official NHS Jobs application system.

Applicants should review the complete job description, person specification and sponsorship information before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skilled Worker sponsorship available for this job?

Yes. The advert states that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Can international applicants apply?

Yes. International applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship can apply, provided they meet the professional registration, qualification, experience and other eligibility requirements.

Is UK professional registration required?

Yes. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The advert specifies NMC or HCPC registration.

What is the salary?

The salary is £39,959 to £48,117 per year, NHS Agenda for Change Band 6.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes. The position is offered on a permanent contract.

Can I work part-time?

Yes. Both full-time and part-time working patterns are listed.

Will training be provided?

Yes. Successful candidates will be supported to complete the necessary training and qualifications towards becoming a Qualified Emergency Care Practitioner.

When is the closing date?

The stated closing date is 23 September 2026, but the employer may close the vacancy earlier if enough applications are received.

Source and Disclaimer

This vacancy was originally published by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust through NHS Jobs.

Job information, salary, closing dates, eligibility requirements and sponsorship policies can change. Applicants should always check the official vacancy before applying.