Staff Nurse / Paramedic - Emergency Department

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a full-time Staff Nurse or Paramedic for the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include delivering safe clinical practices, administering medication, and coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess NMC registration and a commitment to providing high-quality care. This role offers a competitive salary between £31,049 and £37,796 annually, with a focus on both personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice as per NMC standards.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatment in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team for coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff and manage patient care responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and report on treatment and care.
• Contribute to maintaining quality and participate in audits.

Skills

Clinical practice

Medication administration

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Staff Nurse/ Paramedic- Emergency Department

Employer: NHS Jobs

Location:

Pay: £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year, £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

To ensure safe and effective clinical practice.

Practice within the NMC Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives. Participate in the assessment of patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

Administer prescribed medication and treatment in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust policies and Professional guidelines.

Take responsibility for groups of patients as required, with minimal supervision from senior staff.

Deliver evidence-based care, and promote the use of evidence-based practice, referring to Nursing Clinical Practices accordingly.

Liaise effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of care and develop good working relationships.

Practise within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well‑being and safety of patients and clients.

Maintain accurate and legible records of care and other documentation in accordance with Trust and professional standards.

Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions and recognise personal accountability.

Report on treatment, care, and any concerns, promptly and effectively to senior staff to maintain effective communication channels.

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk.

Practice in such a way that ensures efficient and effective use of resources. Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice.

To enhance the patients' experience: Communicate effectively with patients and relatives to promote patient/carer involvement, so that they can make informed choices and understand their treatment and planned care.

Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.

Act as a positive health educator at all times and enable people to maintain the maximum level of independence, choice and control.

Work within defined boundaries of practice.

Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity, and provide care in a way that respects all people equally.

Assist people to maintain confidence and a positive self‑esteem. To manage and develop the performance of the team and self.

Undertake Trust and local competencies as required.

Attend such courses and training as required by the post including mandatory updates.

Support the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse with E‑rostering, ensuring compliance with key performance indicators.

Prioritise work and manage time effectively, recognising and seeking assistance as/when required.

Recognise personal limitations and contribute to own personal and professional development.

Support junior members of staff, unregistered staff and students.

Delegate effectively and appropriately.

Assist in the induction of new staff.

Actively participate in own appraisal, to ensure on‑going personal development to meet the requirements of professional revalidation.

Act as a positive role model adhering to the expected standards of behaviour.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a positive learning environment that ensures effective learning opportunities for staff and students including appropriate orientation and induction programmes, a range of clinical support strategies (mentoring, coaching, clinical supervision, action learning and peer review). To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.

Adhere to and promote Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and guidelines.

Participate in audits as required by the ward or department.

Assist senior staff to monitor standards of care and contribute to maintaining quality.

Undertake any other duties as may be requested to meet the needs of the service within the limitations of the grade.

Within clinical areas, ensure knowledge and implementation of the organisations quality and safety agenda.

Demonstrate by self and through designated service areas, compliance to the pledges of the NHS Constitution 2012 and local professional strategies.

Promote a positive image of nursing internally and externally to the Trust.