Main area Emergency Department Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (rotation days and night) Job ref 388-6735806-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2025 23:59
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care, to have responsibility for managing a cohort of patients within the emergency department.
You will communicate closely with the Silver RN on duty in order to deliver safe, evidence-based, and effective care and will be expected to work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including SWASFT, to ensure patient safety and prompt and appropriate care is given. Be confident and have an understanding of the national targets for the delivery of Emergency Care within the department.
This post is flexible working to meet the needs of the patients and department, under the instruction and supervision of the Silver Registered Nurse and Band 7 nurse. Conducting appropriate teachings to junior registered and non-registered nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
* Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients within the emergency department
* Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
* Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
* Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
* To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients, and the department as a whole
* Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the departmental Matron
* Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department
Working for our organisation
The nursing team consists of both Adult and Paediatric nurses and work alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department, supported by Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.
The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff within the department.
Practice Educators who offer a multitude of learning experiences tailored to the needs of the ED, led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, facilitate in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the ED, and are also responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff.
The requirement for the delivery of safe, high-quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Current registration with the NMC
* Clinical skills required for Emergency Nursing
* Evidence of post-registration study
Knowledge
* Confidence in own ability to manage your own cohort of patients
* Be able to evaluate care delivered and plan ahead
* Experience of working in an emergency/urgent care setting
* 6 months post-registration experience in an acute setting
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text, and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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