Staff Nurse in Emergency Department - Band 5

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as an Emergency Department Nurse at East Cheshire NHS Trust! This role involves vital responsibilities in patient assessment and care delivery. With opportunities for long-term career advancement, you will support community health and enhance your skills through structured training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working schemes

Funded training for Advanced Life Support courses

Structured induction programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, preferably with relevant experience in emergency nursing.
• Commitment to personal development and evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Ability to operate competently in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient conditions and planning care delivery.
• Maintaining high standards of documentation and care.
• Working flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Delegation

Education

Current first level registration in General / Adult Nursing

Job description

Job summary

COME & MAKE A DIFFERENCE & join our enthusiastic & committed team as an Emergency Department Nurse. The department sees in excess of 52,000 per annum, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, working closely with other acute trusts in the North West. A new refurbishment of the emergency department has recently been completed.

What we can offer?

• A structured induction programme to the Emergency Department with on-going supervision supported by our Training & Development Facilitator. You will be helped to develop your skills and progress through the National Curriculum and Competency Framework for Emergency Nurses.
• Possibilities of long-term career progression within the Department with plans to develop pathways to the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
• Funded training for courses such as Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) & in association with the Critical Care Unit, the Safe Critically Ill Transfer Training (SCITT)
• Flexible working schemes

We welcome full time, flexible and part time applications from those of you with a genuine interest in Emergency Nursing. Although relevant post-registration experience would be preferred, don't let this put you off. A caring, compassionate, patient-centred approach are the most important qualities for us so if you are newly qualified and want a challenge we will welcome you.

Hours per week: 37.50 (part time hours also considered)

Main duties of the job

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

The role of a Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

209-A-24-6862130-A

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Job description Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Current first level registration in General / Adult Nursing

Desirable

• Experience in area of specialism
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to own personal development
• Demonstrates competence in: oAssessing patient condition and plan and implement care oEffective documentation of care delivery

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence based decision making

Skills Essential

• Ability to delegate safely
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to prioritise tasks and take action

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Experience Essential

• Experience of using a multi - disciplinary approach to patient care

Desirable

• Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care
• Involvement in using evidence to implement improvements in practice/ protocol or procedures
• Evidence of designing and delivering education to junior staff

Other Role Requirements Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Current first level registration in General / Adult Nursing

Desirable

• Experience in area of specialism
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to own personal development
• Demonstrates competence in: oAssessing patient condition and plan and implement care oEffective documentation of care delivery

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence based decision making

Skills Essential

• Ability to delegate safely
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to prioritise tasks and take action

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Experience Essential

• Experience of using a multi - disciplinary approach to patient care

Desirable

• Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care
• Involvement in using evidence to implement improvements in practice/ protocol or procedures
• Evidence of designing and delivering education to junior staff

Other Role Requirements Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

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