Accident and Emergency Nurse - Band 5

Medacs Healthcare; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Knowsley seeks a dedicated Band 5 A&E Nurse. The role involves providing critical patient care and requires recent NHS experience. Candidates must be registered nurses and demonstrate strong skills in patient monitoring, empathy, and teamwork. Flexible shifts available. Join a dynamic team and contribute to vital healthcare services while enjoying competitive rates and support.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers support service

Competitive pay rates

First sight of agency nursing shifts

Excellent support from a dedicated consultant

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service availability

Qualifications

• Be a registered nurse.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
• Support emergency and planned admissions, and post-surgery patients.
• Communicate clinical information effectively.
• Identify and prepare equipment for operations.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Time management

Empathy

Active listening

Education

Be a registered nurse

6 months recent NHS experience

Job description

Overview

Client Name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR

Role: Band 5 A&E Nurse

Rates: £15.18 - £33.35 per hour

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we\'re available when you need us

Are you a dedicated and skilled Band 5 A&E Nurse with recent NHS experience? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team of healthcare staff

Working on a flexible shift-based rota, you will be responsible for providing constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions. With access to state-of-the-art medical equipment, you will have the chance to provide the highest standards of care throughout your career.

Skills focus

This role will provide you with the very best opportunities to develop and consolidate your acute care skills while prioritising patient care and upholding the NMC professional Code of Conduct and the NHS values.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 A&E Nurse, you will have:

• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Band 5 A&E Nurse, you will:

• provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
• actively support emergency admissions, planned admissions and post-surgery patients and their families.
• communicate clinical information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding.
• safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• be responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a registered nurse.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Culture and inclusion

So, if you believe you have what it takes to be a part of an outstanding A&E team, apply today.

Please call the Registration Team on 01785 256434 or click the apply button.