We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5's who have a passion for Emergency Nursing to join our friendly Emergency Department.

It is desirable to have post registration experience in an acute care setting and have the resilience to meet the challenges of our busy but rewarding department, however we would also like to hear from newly qualified nurses or those who have worked in an acute setting prior or during training and have an interest in making this their career

There are exciting changes happening with the Emergency Department at Newham, and the wider Trust with expansion of our Same Day Emergency Care area, which all our nurses rotate into on a regular basis.

NewhamEmergency Department serves a large diverse population and on average see's 400-500 patients a day, including acute medical patients, paediatrics, and patients in a mental health crisis.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care, in conjunction with the interdisciplinaryand multidisciplinary teams. You will be self-motivated an excellent communicator and have proven clinical and organisational skills but also have a desire to learn and develop and work as an integral member of our large and dynamic team.

The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.

We offer a structured orientation and on-going support and guidance. We follow the RCN National Emergency Nursing Framework competencies. Our experienced PDN and Practice Facilitator as well as the senior nursing and MDT team including ACP's Social Prescribers and Consultants will support you to achieve your competencies at level 1, with a mapped pathway into our Emergency Care and Trauma courses at level 2.

At Barts Health, we enable flexible working patterns where possible and are involved in developing self-rostering.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Registered Nurse or equivalent experience
• NMC Registration in Uk

Desirable

• Drug administration
• Mentorship Course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse who can demonstrate a commitment and interest in Emergency Nursing via experience as a student or in a healthcare role.

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department Experience
• Experience of working in an Acute Care Setting

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out essential nursing care and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
• Ability to recognise own limitations and work within limits of competence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and oral manner
• To work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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