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We require enthusiastic committed and motivated nurses with excellent communication skills to join our Adult Emergency Department Nursing team at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The shift pattern will be working over 24 hours per day 365 days per year.

An opportunity has arisen for 10 WTE Registered Nurses as a result of an exciting service development and expansion of the nursing team working across the Adult Emergency Department footprint.

We welcome all levels of experience providing the essential criteria is met. You will be fully supported within ED by colleagues, as well as having a Clinical Educator who will ensure you are provided with the right level of training and development to meet your individual needs.

We are a progressive department where opportunities exist to develop as a registered nurse within a busy and rewarding environment.

You will be joining a highly committed forward thinking team where you can make a significant contribution to deliver care within an emergency setting.

Contact details for job related candidate queries: Louise Miller

Email: louise.miller20@nhs.net

Ext:47276 or 40009

Main duties of the job

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code

To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department

To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.

To always work to the NMC Code.

To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.

Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
• Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.

Desirable

• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

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