Job summary We are looking for Registered Nurse's with at least 18months experience in acute care. Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Will you enjoy the challenges of looking after patients in the Emergency Department? We currently have opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses who hold current and active NMC registration in the UK. You should be pro-active, dynamic and enjoy working in a busy environment. The successful candidate will undertake competencies within the RCN National Curriculum and competency framework emergency nursing level one for both adults and paediatrics. You must be able to demonstrate that you have excellent people skills and that you are able to work under pressure. You will cover shifts over a 24 hour period. You will use the skills and training you already have coupled with the skills and knowledge you will gain through the fantastic training opportunities on offer. Providing support and health promotion to families that attend is crucial and good communication skills with children, families and other members of the multi disciplinary team is essential. Main duties include assessing adults as they present, planning care, prioritising your workload, using initiative to think ahead and make a plan of care based on their presentation, giving treatments and medications, communicating with other members of the multi disciplinary team such as social care and mental health services and liaising with the ward to facilitate admissions and discharges. Main duties of the job Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures Maintain a safe and clean working environment Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures Education and Trainin This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 419-6946047-RN-MY Job locations York Hospital Wiggington Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Training Essential Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Practical Skills Essential Good written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Personal attributes Essential Enthusiastic and self motivated Committed to working with people Flexible, adaptable Ability to work as part of a team Demonstrate a commitment to self development Special Knowledge Essential Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Desirable Awareness of speciality Person Specification Training Essential Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Practical Skills Essential Good written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Personal attributes Essential Enthusiastic and self motivated Committed to working with people Flexible, adaptable Ability to work as part of a team Demonstrate a commitment to self development Special Knowledge Essential Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Desirable Awareness of speciality 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. 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. 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wiggington Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)