Job summary To work primarily, but not exclusively, in the resuscitation area to provide, develop and coordinate high quality nursing care to patients attending with emergency and major trauma care needs. To participate in the support and professional development of all staff. Main duties of the job St. George's Emergency Department is one of the largest in the country, seeing approximately 160, 000 patients a year. The Trust is one of only four designated Major Trauma Centres in London, with a helipad providing direct access to the ED for the most seriously injured patients. The Trust is also a hyper-acute stroke unit and a heart attack centre. We are searching for highly motivated nurse with critical care or emergency nursing experience to join our friendly team of Emergency Care Nurses (ECN). This innovative role was established in 2006 to work primarily in the highly equipped 8-bedded resuscitation area of the Emergency Department providing care and technical expertise to the most severely ill and injured adults and children. The department is committed to supporting on-going professional development with strong links to academic programmes and a well-established work-based development programme. You will supported in further development by the Practice Education Team and medical colleagues. We are looking for nurses with a significant post-registration experience in ED / critical care and a strong interest in emergency and major trauma care. It is essential that you have a post registration specialist course and experience of local management skills within your current area. We would welcome interest from people with a strong interest in teaching and research to support the on-going development of the role. About us The Emergency Department employs over 130 nurses and prides itself on its team work, friendly working environment, flexible working opportunities and ongoing support and dedication to the health and well-being of its team. You be one of the 11 Emergency Care Nurses within the team overseen by a band 7 team leader - Sally Stone. It is a well supported role with opportunities for ongoing professional development supported by our well established team of Practise Educators in ED. St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-6936146-GO-VA Job locations Emergency Department St George’s University Hospital London SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse Relevant post registration clinically specialty qualification (ie ICU or ED nursing course or equivalent) ILS course Practice Supervisor & assessor Desirable Advanced assessment course ALS course ATNC / TNCC National nursing trauma standards level 1 sign-off Experience Essential Demonstrable experience within speciality (Emergency Department/Critical Care/High Dependency) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in leading a team Experience in teaching small groups Desirable Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes Experience of delivering presentations Previous Band 6 experience in Emergency or Intensive Care Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures Other Essential Patient-centred approach Flexible attitude Motivated to work in job role and specialty Skills Essential Leadership skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others Effective use of research and implementation of evidence based practice Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to individual needs Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse Relevant post registration clinically specialty qualification (ie ICU or ED nursing course or equivalent) ILS course Practice Supervisor & assessor Desirable Advanced assessment course ALS course ATNC / TNCC National nursing trauma standards level 1 sign-off Experience Essential Demonstrable experience within speciality (Emergency Department/Critical Care/High Dependency) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in leading a team Experience in teaching small groups Desirable Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes Experience of delivering presentations Previous Band 6 experience in Emergency or Intensive Care Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures Other Essential Patient-centred approach Flexible attitude Motivated to work in job role and specialty Skills Essential Leadership skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others Effective use of research and implementation of evidence based practice Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to individual needs 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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Emergency Department St George’s University Hospital London SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)