Emergency Department Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 A&E Nurse to provide critical care in a fast-paced environment. You will work flexible shifts at state-of-the-art facilities and treat seriously ill patients with the utmost care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience and must have recent NHS experience. Join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering outstanding care.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers support service

Competitive pay rates

First sight of agency nursing shifts

Excellent consultant support

Revalidation support

24/7 service availability

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience in nursing.
• Recent NHS experience within the last 3 years is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Treatment of resus patients and triage.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Excellent attention to detail

Empathy and understanding

Ability to work under pressure

Active listening skills

Education

Registered Nurse

2 years post-graduate experience

6 months recent NHS experience

Job description

Client Name : University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS

Role : Band 5 A&E Nurse

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

Location : West Midlands

Benefits

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and well being 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

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a quick-thinking and methodical Band 5 A&E Nurse with recent NHS experience to join the prestigious University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust.

Working flexible shifts across at the state‑of‑the‑art Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton, you will be working triage and treating resus patients with skilled efficiency while providing the highest standards of care.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of 11,000 dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.

The Trust is highly regarded for its facilities, teaching and research. So, as a member of the A&E nursing team, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you are progressing your skills and your career at every opportunity.

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 and 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 in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively supporting emergency admissions and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Assess and prioritise patient / client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• To recognise, review and report patients / clients' condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Taking blood / fitting a canula, undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Treatment of resus patients and Triage

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Essential

• 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.

So, if you can combine empathy and understanding with fast-paced critical care, we want to hear from you. Apply today.