Lead ED Nurse (Band 6) - Emergency Care Expert

Transformation Unit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department. The post requires well-developed triage skills and experience coordinating multiple areas of the ED, including resuscitation, CDU and SDEC.

The department offers extensive training, an ED-specific education team, and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a busy environment, with a focus on safe, evidence-based care, leadership of junior staff, and participation

Qualifications

• NMC registration or equivalent with current practicing status.
• Emergency Nursing course or equivalent or higher.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in ED practice.
• Advanced communication skills in clinical settings.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a busy ED.
• MAST compliant where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs unsupervised and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Undertake nursing procedures in line with Trust policies and ensure compliance by the team.
• Communicate with patients and families with empathy and reassurance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records.

Skills

Triage skills

Emergency department experience

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration or equivalent

Emergency Nursing course or equivalent

Evidence of CPD in ED

Advanced communication skills

Prioritise and manage workload

MAST compliant

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department. The post requires well-developed triage skills and experience coordinating multiple areas of the ED, including resuscitation, CDU and SDEC.

The department offers extensive training, an ED-specific education team, and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a busy environment, with a focus on safe, evidence-based care, leadership of junior staff, and participation