Senior Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

St George's University Hospitals; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking experienced adult nurses to join their Emergency Department team as senior staff nurses. This role offers the chance to support the ED Nurse in Charge, manage daily operations, and participate in staff development. Ideal candidates will have substantial emergency care experience and a passion for high-quality patient care. Join an evolving service with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with emergency care, including triage and resuscitation.
• Willing to take on projects and develop junior staff.
• Excited about working in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the ED Nurse in Charge for high-quality nursing care.
• Manage and coordinate the department.
• Participate in the professional development of all staff.

Skills

Ability to provide first-rate care to critically ill patients

Experience with emergency care

Leadership skills

Comfortable to work in all areas of the department

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the ED Nurse in Charge / Team Leader with the objective of providing high quality nursing care ensuring effective management of staff and resources.
• Carry out day to day management and co-ordination of the department.
• Participate in the support and professional development of all staff.

Qualities and Experience

• Looking for a challenge and excited about working in a fast‑paced, innovative environment?
• Seeking experienced adult nurses to join our Emergency Department team as senior staff nurses; there is also potential for secondment opportunity too.
• Extensive experience with emergency care, including triage and resuscitation and ability to provide first‑rate care to critically ill patients.
• Emerging leaders for our department, willing to take on projects, develop and teach junior staff and drive LINK nurse initiatives.
• Experience with a wide variety of patients, from those with primary care issues in our ED injuries unit to trauma patients seen in the designated Major Trauma Centre for southwest London.
• Comfortable and competent to work in all areas of the department.
• This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and be part of an evolving and developing service. Please read the job description carefully to ensure that you meet the experience criteria.

About the Trusts

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.