A&E Nurse — Fast-Paced Critical Care, Flexible Shifts

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Care4Carers

Competitive pay rates

First sight of agency shifts

Dedicated consultant support

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 A&E Nurse for flexible shifts across the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton. You will triage, treat resus patients and deliver high‑quality care with a skilled, calm approach.

You will join a large, supportive team in a prestigious NHS environment, with development opportunities and access to dedicated consultant support within a national agency framework.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• 1+2?
• 2+ years post-graduate experience; NHS exposure preferred.
• Enhanced background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in serious condition.
• Support emergency admissions and communicate clinical information clearly.
• Assess and prioritise patient needs and delegate where appropriate.
• Recognise and report changes to senior staff.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Take bloods and cannula care; monitor vitals.
• Deliver resus and triage care as needed.

Skills

Quick thinking

Patience

Attention to detail

Methodical

Timekeeping

Work under pressure

Empathy

Flexible attitude

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Computer skills

Education

NMC registration

2+ years post-graduate experience

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 A&E Nurse for flexible shifts across the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton. You will triage, treat resus patients and deliver high‑quality care with a skilled, calm approach.

You will join a large, supportive team in a prestigious NHS environment, with development opportunities and access to dedicated consultant support within a national agency framework.