Staff Nurse

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Emergency Department. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in the assessment and implementation of individualized care plans. Candidates should be NMC registered, possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunities for mentorship

Professional development support

Conducive learning environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
• Experience in emergency care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualized care for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
• Ensure evidence-based practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly built Emergency Department (ED) within the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) working within the Emergency Department, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals requiring attention for acute conditions. You will work in all areas of the department, including Majors, Resuscitation, Minor Injuries and Illness, and Initial Assessment.

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced environment where you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients. The successful candidates should demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills while adhering to established protocols and standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care for patients.
2. Assist the multidisciplinary team (MDT) by providing clear instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and self-management strategies, promoting patient empowerment and adherence.
3. Work collaboratively with all MDT members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring continuity and effective communication.
4. Recognize changes in patient conditions requiring intervention and escalate as appropriate.
5. Present the patient's point of view to others, including promoting and protecting patient dignity.
6. Maintain accurate electronic patient records of assessments, interventions, responses, and discharge instructions.
7. Ensure evidence-based practice and contribute to the development of nursing practice in your area.

We employ over 6,500 staff delivering compassionate care across our hospitals and community sites. Our services include urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children's services, end-of-life care, and outpatient diagnostics. We also provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale.

Our trust is committed to modernizing and investing in health services to improve quality. As a foundation trust, we are publicly accountable and driven by the needs of our patients, staff, and community.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Work within the NMC Code, policies, procedures, and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
2. Provide high standards of nursing care.
3. Offer mentorship and preceptorship as required.
4. Support the senior nursing team in providing a conducive learning and development environment.
5. Take responsibility for your own professional development and maintain your portfolio according to registration requirements.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please submit your application with referees who can verify your employment and education over the past three years, including their valid email addresses. References will be requested electronically before an unconditional offer is made.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa should review their eligibility against the criteria on the GOV.UK website. Information about previous NHS employment will be transferred via the NHS Electronic Staff Records system after appointment. A DBS check may be required, with costs recovered from your salary, and participation in the DBS Update Service is mandatory.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), working together to provide excellent patient care.