Job summary We are looking to recruit newly qualified and experienced RCN'S to join our friendly and talented team who strive to deliver high quality emergency care to patients. This role should appeal to any enthusiastic and motivated individual who would like to develop their career in a busy & dynamic nursing team working within the dedicated Children & Young person units (CYPU) in both of the Emergency Department's at The Royal Shrewsbury & The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive attitude approach towards change. With emergency care ever changing and evolving this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in provide health care services to our patients whilst striving to deliver high standard of Nursing care in the department. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and team alike. We offer a high level of support in the department for new starters, along with a structured induction presented & delivered by the Professional Educational Nursing team within the department, which will help to develop your skills and teach you the knowledge you will need to succeed. The Emergency Department is a busy, rewarding environment, with a strong team focus. We can offer our RCN's a career based on caring for a mixture and variety of patients who present to the emergency department. This leads to outstanding learning and development opportunities. Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, working in partnership with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the patient's physical, spiritual and emotional needs are met. Formulate and deliver high quality patient care with supervision. Recognise changes in patients' conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate. Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Record and report adverse and potentially adverse events and assist with investigation of such events, ensuring learning is shared with the wider team(s). Record information about patients in a safe, accurate and consistent manner using appropriate tools and techniques, including electronic and written formats as close to point of care as possible. Access and use patient clinical diagnostic information to inform clinical decisions. Utilise decision support tools and techniques to support the delivery of safe and effective care. Make appropriate and timely referrals to members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies to ensure patients' on-going physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs are met, Administer medicines to patients in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Medicines Management and Trust policy. About us The Trust provides acute treatment and care for a catchment population of around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Our values; Partnering, Ambitious, Caring and Trusted - represent our aspiration for the type of hospitals we want to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Date posted 28 October 2024 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 223-NED-846 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Education / Qualifactions Essential Registered Childrens Nurse diploma or equivalent experience literacy & numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4) appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills Desirable Evidence of Mentorship/assessor qualification Knowledge /Skills Essential Knowledge of current professional issues relevant to emergency care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and Careflow/EPR. Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Experience working within a specialty. Person Specification Education / Qualifactions Essential Registered Childrens Nurse diploma or equivalent experience literacy & numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4) appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills Desirable Evidence of Mentorship/assessor qualification Knowledge /Skills Essential Knowledge of current professional issues relevant to emergency care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and Careflow/EPR. Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Experience working within a specialty. 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)