Accident And Emergency Registered General Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Whittle-le-Woods; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Whittle-le-Woods is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for the Accident and Emergency department. This role involves providing vital care to patients in emergency situations. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of post-graduate experience and recent NHS exposure. Flexible working hours are available with competitive pay rates ranging from £13.41 to £29.78 per hour.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers - support service for mental health

Competitive pay rates

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Dedicated consultant for support

Revalidation support

24/7 service availability

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate nursing experience required.
• Recent NHS experience necessary within the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for seriously ill or unstable patients.
• Support emergency admissions and communicate clinical information effectively.
• Prepare and assemble equipment for surgeries as needed.
• Adhere to the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
• Perform patient observations and write care plans.
• Organize patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Patience in stressful situations

Excellent attention to detail

Methodical approach to tasks

Excellent timekeeping

Ability to work under pressure

Empathy and understanding

Flexible attitude

Desire to learn

Active listening skills

Computer competence

Education

Registered Nurse

At least 2 years post-graduate experience

6 months recent NHS experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse - Accident and Emergency
Location: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Rates: £13.41 to £29.78 per hour

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

Benefits

• Access to Care4Carers - support service for mental health and wellbeing
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in preferred locations
• Dedicated consultant for support
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service – available when needed

About the Trust and Team

The two main hospital sites serve around 370,000 people from the Chorley, South Ribble and Preston areas. Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

By joining the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you will be building your career on solid and stable foundations, deeply rooted in a culture and vision of excellence in research, innovation, and teaching.

General key skills

• Quick thinking abilities
• 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

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients who are seriously ill or unstable.
• Actively support emergency admissions, planned admissions and post-surgery patients and their families, communicating clinical information using various methods to ensure understanding.
• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Adhere to the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
• Take blood, fit a cannula, and undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as needed.
• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Development and opportunities

If you are looking for a role within a Trust that can provide the very best opportunities for building a strong, stable career in nursing, apply today.