Registered General Nurse - Accident and Emergency

Medacs Healthcare; Chorley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic hospital environment, where you will be part of a supportive team committed to excellence. You will be responsible for monitoring patients, supporting admissions, and ensuring the highest standards of care. With a focus on professional development and a culture of innovation, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and dedication.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers support service

Competitive pay rates

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Dedicated consultant support

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service availability

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years post-graduate experience required.
• Must have 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients in serious condition.
• Support emergency and planned admissions, ensuring effective communication.
• Prepare and check equipment for operations.

Skills

quick thinking abilities

patience

attention to detail

methodical approach

excellent timekeeping

ability to work under pressure

empathy

flexible attitude

desire to learn

active listening skills

computer competency

Education

Registered Nurse

2 years post-graduate experience

6 months recent NHS experience

Job description

Client Name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse

Rates: £15.18 to £33.16

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
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

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.

A business with a future

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. If you are looking for a place to work with a bright future, look no further than the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will have:

• 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

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively support emergency admissions, planned admissions and post-surgery patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective 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 patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

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.

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.