Staff Nurse - A&E

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Torquay is seeking an A&E nurse to provide urgent medical care in critical situations. The role requires resilience, compassion, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments. Applicants should have at least 6 months of recent paid experience and be NMC registered. This position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

NHS discounts

Flexible work options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an A&E hospital environment within the last 3 years.
• NMC Professional Registration compliance.
• Up to date with current nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions.
• Check symptoms and vital signs and arrange diagnostic tests.
• Work effectively as a team member promoting interdisciplinary relationships.

Skills

Analytical ability

Decision making in clinical situations

Team collaboration

Job description

social workers, consultants, and allied health professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locations across our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.

Why might this job interest you?

Working as an A&E nurse in the NHS is an incredibly dynamic and rewarding experience. It involves providing urgent medical care to patients in critical situations, requiring quick thinking and expert medical skills. The flexibility in scheduling ensures A&E nurses can manage their work hours effectively, promoting a balanced lifestyle while delivering compassionate and efficient care in fast‑paced environments. It's a role that demands resilience, compassion, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments.

What you can add:

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
• Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
• The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an A&E hospital environment within the last 3 years. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
• Putting People in Places to Care.
• Be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle; being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health. Our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today. By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.