Staff Nurse-Emergency Department

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks an experienced Staff Nurse for its Emergency Department in London. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing high-quality patient care in a busy trauma unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs, planning care, and supervising junior staff. With a strong focus on professional development and patient-centered care, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading NHS Trust. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Post registration acute experience required.
• Ability to supervise and teach junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and plan care programs for patients.
• Work independently and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Self motivated

Excellent verbal communication

Supervision of junior staff

Knowledge of clinical developments

Education

RGN on the NMC register

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

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Client:

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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Job overview

Experienced Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department (A&E)

St Thomas’ Emergency Department is situated on the South Bank of the Thames in Central London. It serves a large and diverse population, average yearly attendances being 140,000. The department is a level 2 trauma unit and incorporates an Urgent Care Centre. The department has completed a £20 million rebuild project. This has created one large emergency floor including the ED, an Acute Admission Ward, a Multi Specialty Assessment Unit, a separate Paediatric ED, a Psychiatric Liaison Team and a dedicated Practice Development Team.

The department maintained an Outstanding Rating by the CQC in 2021.

We have an excellent development programme with protected teaching time and a dedicated Practice Development team. We also have links with King's College London for those wishing to further their academic qualifications.

If good quality patient care is a priority for you and you possess skills that can be adapted to this environment we would welcome your application.

You will needpost registration acute experience to qualify for this position.

Please note that informal visits will only be offered after shortlisting.

Closing date: 1st July 2024

Interview date: 10th July 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients,
planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these
programmes without direct supervision.

At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.

Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always
working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the
adoption of person centered care principles.

Working for our organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical
areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing
assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations
for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of
work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and
practical experience.

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient
orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within
the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
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To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good
patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and
doctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and
wellbeing of the individuals.

Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to
develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive
assessment of a person’s nursing requirements.

Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and
appropriate for their needs.

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and
maintaining the highest possible standards.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and
advise on nursing priorities.

Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health
and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are
accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure,
temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and
report exceptions appropriates.

Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
including transfusion of blood and blood products

Professional Responsibilities

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of
professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain
and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.

Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines &
Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.

Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of
its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are
followed.

Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives
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Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the
Performance management process and the compilation of a Personal
Development Plan).

Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all
patients and visitors.

Will adopt a patient orientated approach to work

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner

Will ensure that the Hospital’s policy is understood and carried out with
regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with
regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.

Will be familiar with the ward’s fire, manual handling and
policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies.

Will be fully conversant with the trust major incident plan, and ensure that
all nurses on the ward understand the procedure.

Will establish a relationship with a clinical supervisor

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff,
service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related
to health, safety, security and risk.

Communication

Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or
contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and
other multidisciplinary colleagues.

Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of
identified groups or categories of patients/clients

Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care.

Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising,
as appropriate; with medical staff other members of the care team and
management.

Will give and receive day/night reports. Acting as team leader/member/coordinator as necessary.

Report to the Doctor/Sister/Charge Nurse and members of the
multidisciplinary team on patient’s conditions, both verbally and in writing
as necessary.
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Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel

Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and
methods and assist in their implementation.

Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case
conferences to benefit patient care.

Education & Professional Development

Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to
unqualified staff and students.

Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward.

Act as mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the
team.

Act as preceptor for newly qualified members of staff.

Act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff.

Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in
the clinical setting as required by the university.

Take every opportunity to maintain and improve knowledge and
competence, and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing
developments.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Person specification

Value and Behaviour

• Value and Behaviour

Skills

• Self motivated
• Knowledge of current clinical & professional developments relating to nursing & research based practice
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to supervise and teach junior staff/students
• Up to date with mandatory training

Experience

• Experience of working in the relevant area
• Supervision of junior staff
• Experience of working on own and in a team
• Experiencing of coordinating a shift

Knowledge

• RGN on the NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant qualifications required or course to area

Guy’s and St Thomas’celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.