The James Paget University Hospital is passionate about getting it right for our patients and their families. In order to achieve this we are looking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced Emergency Nurses to join our supportive, progressive, professional and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse working in the Emergency Department you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. Our nurses are expected to act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

About us

When you accept a job here, you will be supported within your specialist team by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, with a strong ethos of supervision and supporting staff well-being. You will receive specific training to help you achieve your competencies for the role, alongside Trust mandatory training and in-house courses. We value individuals and encourage you to get the most out of your personal development and career, which in turn supports the hospital in delivering high quality health care.

The department is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient and staff experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive, and our staff feel valued, listened to and supported.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Rebecca Illsley-Bellingham or Emma Russell for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• Assessor/Supervisor training
• Emergency Nurse level one competancy
• Post qualification course in relevant subject

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Currently working in an Acute Trust

Desirable

• Recent/Current ED experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates caring attitude towards patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Extended skills relevant to role

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

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