Job summary This is a great time to join our team and make a difference. Kingston Hospital is a high performing and clinically led acute hospital providing healthcare to around 350,000 people in South West London and North West Surrey. Emergency Medicine is a critical service for us and our Emergency Department is a vital part of the community that cares for around 106,000 patients every year. We are looking for an Emergency Care Nurse/paramedic to join our team, to provide exceptional clinical leadership to the service line. The service line is growing rapidly and has had a recent investment of over £4 million to expand its resus and majors areas including a newly design dementia friendly zone, dedicated paediatric resus cubicle and new Resus Team of Nurses and Paramedics, as well as the new co-located Urgent Treatment Centre which opened in November 2017. It is an exciting time for Kingston Emergency Department with the introduction of the new role of an Emergency Care Nurse to work (predominately) within the Resuscitation room. As an ECN/Paramedic, you should have substantial emergency care experience, a detailed understanding of recent developments in emergency medicine and be able to translate and implement this into quality patient care. Applicants should have a mentorship qualification/experience and must have completed ILS. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide leadership in the Resuscitation room undertaking the role of the Resuscitation room lead. This will provide specialist emergency nursing advice to co-workers and juniors working throughout the department. The role is to work primarily, but not exclusively, in the resuscitation area. About us Developmentand staff wellbeing Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards. Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa Inclusive HCAS (15%) pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-6960509-GO-PB-Y Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse Or Paramedic qualification Relevant post registration clinically specialty qualification (ie ICU or ED nursing course or equivalent) Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience; within critical/high dependency care or ED Ability to work independently and as part of a team Skills Essential Leadership skills Excellent oral and written Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse Or Paramedic qualification Relevant post registration clinically specialty qualification (ie ICU or ED nursing course or equivalent) Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience; within critical/high dependency care or ED Ability to work independently and as part of a team Skills Essential Leadership skills Excellent oral and written Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)