Band 5 Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Emergency Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is one of the busiest in the region. Due to Luton's unique location, we see injuries from both urban and rural settings. The department is made up of several locations including Adult ED, Paediatric ED, and Minor injuries, with an onsite GP service. The multidisciplinary teams we work closely with involve frailty, physiotherapy, clinical navigation, and mental health.
We are currently undergoing an exciting redevelopment which will expand and modernise our clinical facilities.
We are looking to welcome experienced Registered Nurses to our Emergency Department team. This is a great opportunity to develop clinical and leadership skills in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. We will support you to become confident in the assessment, recognition, and management of patients within the emergency setting.
Our successful applicants will benefit from internal and external courses and the support of our senior team and our practice development nurses. We hold in-house training and actively engage with the multidisciplinary team to aid in teaching.
Main duties of the job
Professional Responsibilities
* Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
* To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
* Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.
Management Responsibilities
* To manage the maintenance of an acceptable environment for patients, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazards and faulty equipment.
* To report incidents using the Trust electronic incident reporting system.
* Management of patients with regard to their nursing/clinical needs as directed by the nurse in charge.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
* Maintain clinical study to fulfil professional registration and show evidence of continuing professional development.
* To uphold the principles of the NMC code of professional conduct.
* To be conversant with all the Nursing policies and Procedures.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. We achieve this by using values-based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will enter into a robust and varied training programme, delivered and coordinated by our Practice Development Nurse. You can look forward to daily teaching, simulation training, minors skills development, and an individualised personal development plan, supported by the PDN and Band 7 leads.
If you are seeking a new and exciting opportunity or looking for a change in your career, this opportunity is for you. Emergency Department experience isn't a requirement, but relevant ward/unit-based experience is essential, and we value all the experience that you have gained in your career.
An ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service is essential. Shifts incorporate evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
In return, we will offer you:
* Access to University and advanced training courses
* A wide variety of in-house training offered by experienced clinical and nursing staff
* Training, teaching, and support on the shop floor by senior nurses
* Regular 1:1 meetings, yearly appraisals, and support through revalidation
* Structured career development led by a dedicated preceptor/team leader
* Experience working within a structured trauma/ALS team
* Dedicated onsite staff parking
* A personalised development plan, tailored to your developmental stage.
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. To work closely with the department/ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff, and service development within the department/ward environment.
To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current Registered Nurse with the NMC and PIN available
* Perceptorship concluded
* Mentorship or teaching qualification
Knowledge/Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
* Evidence of further education, training, and ongoing learning
* Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research, and audit
Skills
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Venepuncture & Cannulation
* Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
* Basic Life Support
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.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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