We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurses to join our Emergency Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Adult Emergency Department is currently undergoing an exciting period of change which is reflected in the management of patients and the opportunities available to staff for personal and professional growth and development.

The role will offer you a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in emergency care and enhance your professional development. We provide a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing mentorship to ensure you build confidence and competence in an acute care setting. We take immense pride in investing in the growth and success of our nursing staff and have formal education channels and a nationally recognised development program.

We are committed to a healthy and open speak-up culture, where feedback from both staff and patients shapes our ongoing journey toward excellence. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for achieving outstanding care and represent our Trust values.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital which is located in Leytonstone, East London, a vibrant area known for its rich diversity and culture. Situated just a 15-minute tube journey from Central London and the West End, it offers easy access to some of the best attractions and amenities London has to offer. The area also boasts Westfield shopping centre and the iconic Olympic Village, as well as the natural beauty of Epping Forest nearby, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. We have a wide range of benefits available to staff including the on-site Tomswood Health and Wellbeing Centre which offers a variety of fitness classes, including Zumba and Pilates, promoting physical and mental health.

The hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment, which includes the creation of a new, state-of-the-art, sustainable hospital. This development aims to enhance NHS services and patient care, ensuring that the future of Whipps Cross is bright. Joining the Whipps Cross team means becoming part of a dedicated family, where you can contribute to shaping the future of healthcare at Barts Health.

If you're passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care and want to make a difference in a hospital undergoing significant change, we'd love to hear from you.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse

Desirable

• Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Acute post qualification experience

Desirable

• Policy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills, including technology
• Can show a non -judgmental approach to patient care
• Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
• Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
• Ability to identify deteriorating patients
• Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
• Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
• Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
• Ability to monitor the quality of own work

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
• Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests

Communications

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral

Desirable

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
• Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
• Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
• Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
• Experience of Equal Opportunity polices and procedures
• Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

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