Staff Nurse

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Emergency Department Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering high-quality care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries, alongside a structured training programme to enhance skills and competencies. Applicants should be NMC registered and demonstrate strong communication and assessment skills. The Trust promotes inclusive recruitment and values diversity, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff members.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Inclusive recruitment practices

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in emergency or acute care environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assess nursing needs and plan appropriate care.
• Carry out essential treatments and support patient mobility.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Assessment and planning skills

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the Emergency Department, in line with their scope of practice. They will also participate in a structured training programme to develop the skills and competencies required to undertake the role of an Emergency Department Nurse.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of, and adhere to, the NMC Code of Conduct, relevant regulations, and all Trust policies and protocols, including those relating to the safe storage and administration of medicines.
• Use effective communication skills to share information clearly and support positive working relationships within the department and across the Trust. Promote communication strategies that help overcome language or comprehension barriers when discussing complex or sensitive issues such as diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment with patients and their families. Communicate confidently and compassionately with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team both in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion consistently when caring for individuals experiencing bereavement or supporting relatives of critically ill patients.
• Take responsibility for assessing nursing needs and for planning and delivering appropriate care, using clinical observations, patient assessments, and medical requirements, and working in partnership with patients and their families.
• Carry out essential treatments and procedures, including dressings, wound closure, personal care (washing and toileting), and assisting with patient transfers in wheelchairs, on trolleys, or in beds throughout the department and hospital. Support patient mobility as part of routine duties.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values‑based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.