Staff Nurse - Acute Assessment unit / SDEC

NHS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a staff nurse in the acute assessment unit of a leading NHS foundation trust. You will manage patient care, contribute to service development, and enhance your nursing skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Working in a highly-respected hospital, you will be integral in providing exceptional care to patients and helping the community thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience managing deteriorating patients essential.
• Willing to share knowledge and support service development.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in the acute assessment unit.
• Support service development to meet NHS needs.
• Plan and organize own workload effectively.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Accurate with attention to detail

Education

NMC Registration

BLS & ILS trained

Preparation for Mentorship

Tools

Proficient with E-Care

IV Drug administration trained

Job description

Job summary

The successful candidate will be part of a fantastic team and be expected to take charge of all areas within the acute Assessment unit including the Same Day Emergency Care Unit and also caring for patients who attend with acute illnesses. The successful candidate will be an experienced staff nurse looking for self-development or someone wishing to expand their nursing portfolio.

Our Acute assessment unit is a is a thriving, innovative, front door service consistent of 23 assessment trolleys which operates 24 hours a day, it is a fast-paced unit which cares for patients with varied medical conditions in their acute phase. The unit is part of the Same Day Emergency Care program where we deliver rapid assessment of Medical patient's including diagnostic and treatment without being admitted to a ward. They can then go home on the same day if it is clinically safe to do so. You will have the opportunity the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our nursing team.

You will be supported by the ward manager and matron to undertake personal and professional development opportunities. The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop your skills.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the registered health care professional, as a member of the multi-disciplinary teamplanning and organising own workload in conjunction with other staff members. Support service development to meetthe evolving needs of the NHS ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources. Provide effective high-qualitypatient/customer care. Monitor and maintain Trust Quality standards.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-7215891-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury st Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• NMC Registration
• BLS & ILS trained
• Preparation for Mentorship

Desirable

• A1 Assessor course

Experience and knowledge Essential

• Willingness to share knowledge
• Awareness of current political/professional issues
• Demonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
• Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Previous acute experience within the NHS
• Demonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients

Desirable

• Previous acute experience within the NHS

Skills and abilities Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
• Proficient IT skills
• Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Proficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
• Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
• Knowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
• Cannulation competent
• Venipuncture competent
• Proficient with E-Care
• IV Drug administration trained

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways

Personal qualities Essential

• Team worker, who is able to prioritize effectively
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Awareness of own limitations
• Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
• Attention to detail
• Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• NMC Registration
• BLS & ILS trained
• Preparation for Mentorship

Desirable

• A1 Assessor course

Experience and knowledge Essential

• Willingness to share knowledge
• Awareness of current political/professional issues
• Demonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
• Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Previous acute experience within the NHS
• Demonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients

Desirable

• Previous acute experience within the NHS

Skills and abilities Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
• Proficient IT skills
• Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Proficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
• Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
• Knowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
• Cannulation competent
• Venipuncture competent
• Proficient with E-Care
• IV Drug administration trained

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways

Personal qualities Essential

• Team worker, who is able to prioritize effectively
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Awareness of own limitations
• Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
• Attention to detail
• Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury st Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury st Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)