Registered Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in wellbeing

Support for career progression

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on safe, fast-paced care using early warning scores and clinical judgement to identify patients at risk of deterioration.

Ideal candidates are First-level registered nurses, with flexible hours and a willingness to work unsociable shifts. Opportunities for development and progression are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current first-level registration.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families and team members.
• Strong organisation and supervisory capabilities in a busy ED setting.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Use clinical judgement and early warning scores to identify deterioration.
• Deliver safe, efficient care to high standards and escalate as needed.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Education

First-level registered nurse qualification

Job description

This Registered Nurse post sits in the Emergency Department of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, open to adult and paediatric trained nurses and student nurses. Work centres on safe, fast-paced care, using early warning scores and clinical judgement to spot patients at risk of deterioration. The 12-bed resus area was recently redeveloped, alongside a purpose-built paediatric area, and the shifts include unsociable hours. Visa sponsorship depends on the shortage occupation list.

What the job involves

• Prioritise patient care in a fast-paced, demanding emergency setting
• Use early warning scores and clinical judgement to identify patients at risk of deterioration
• Ensure appropriate action is taken for patients at risk of deterioration
• Deliver safe, efficient care to high standards

What’s required

Qualifications

• First-level registered nurse qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Effective organisation and supervisory skills

Other

• Regular attendance
• Ability to work flexibly
• Willingness to work unsociable hours

Nice to have

• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Experience of working in an acute trauma-related environment

What’s offered

• Investment in wellbeing
• Support for career progression