0384 - Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Job summary

You might have seen Barnsley Hospital Emergency Department (ED) before on the hit TV documentary show Casualty 24/7. The Channel 5 series was filmed inside the department and followed patients, staff and volunteers. Its still on TV and wins legions of fans with its heart-warming stories.

Now an exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to gain experience and contribute to the excellent standards of care we deliver in our Emergency Department. We see in excess of 101,000 people a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working closely with other acute trusts in South Yorkshire.

The department has expanded and so we are looking to recruit a professional and enthusiastic band 5 staff nurse. This is a permanent post for adult registered nurses. A caring and patient-centred approach is also so important for us.

We are looking for nurses with a desire to provide effective and efficient Urgent and Emergency Care. You will have drive and motivation and be able to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. In return, you will find at Barnsley a strong nursing leadership, dedicated ED Matron and professional development nurses to guide and support you along with an allocated mentor.

We take great pride in being part of a top-performing trust and top-performing Emergency Department. So please apply and find out more.

We work to RCN competencies - so the skills you learn with us will all be evidence-based and great for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Main duties of the job

This advert is for qualified staff nurses only.

To have a responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the implementation of programmes of care, including discharge, and or transfer to appropriate care setting.

To adhere to the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

Prepare and receive reports from staff ensuring good communications.

Report to nurse in charge and medical staff the condition of patients.

Be aware of and adhere to Trust policies relating to the control and administration of drugs.

To appropriately assess patients and prioritise them on arrival to A&E.

Assist in the promotion and encouragement of innovative thinking in the current and future development of the Accident & Emergency Services.

Participate in Research/Audit projects.

To co-ordinate within A&E with support of Senior staff.

To work in all the areas within A&E i.e. Resus/Central Area/Paediatric area and Minor Injuries with senior support or advice available if required.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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