Band 5 A& E Nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 5 A&E nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will assess patient needs, develop individualized care programs, and ensure high-quality care delivery while advocating for patient rights. You will also supervise junior staff, contribute to their education, and engage in continuous professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your skills and commitment to patient care will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care to patients, maintaining their privacy and dignity.
• Assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care programs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Band 5 A&E nurse, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessing care needs, developing care programs, and implementing and evaluating these programs to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care: Provide individualized care to patients, maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
2. Assessment and Planning: Assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care programs.
3. Communication: Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate information sharing and meeting patient needs.
4. Supervision and Support: Supervise and support junior staff and students, providing advice and ensuring their educational needs are met.
5. Professional Development: Continuously improve knowledge through evidence-based practice and participate in clinical audits.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Registered Nurse: Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
2. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, relatives, and team members.
3. Organizational Skills: Ability to organize workload and manage time efficiently.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Assessment and Planning: Assess patients' care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans to ensure high-quality care.
2. Direct Care: Provide individualized care, including administering medications, conducting assessments, and offering support and education to patients and their families.
3. Effective Communication: Maintain clear communication with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate information sharing and meeting patient needs.
4. Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their privacy, dignity, and rights are maintained.
5. Junior Staff Supervision: Supervise and support junior staff and students, providing advice and ensuring their educational needs are met.
6. Professional Development: Participate in the teaching and development of nursing staff, including students and newly qualified.
7. Standards Monitoring: Monitor and ensure adherence to defined policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to deliver high-quality service.
8. Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous professional development through evidence-based practice and participation in clinical audits.
9. Clinical Competence: Maintain competence in using medical equipment and machinery, especially in resuscitation areas.

About North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, offering hospital care and community services for approximately 350,000 residents in Enfield, Haringey, and beyond.

Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. We also provide comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services, along with the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre, which supports cancer patients’ wellbeing.

Additionally, we offer community services and a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield, including health visitors and school nurses delivering the national Healthy Child Programme to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from birth to 19 years old.

For more information, please visit: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nadine Campbell
• Job Title: ED Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]