Barts Health NHS Trust

Emergency Department (ED) Nurse

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Job summary

Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Band 5 Accident Emergency Department (A&E) Newham University Hospital Barts Heath NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust are recruiting an experienced nurse to join the dynamic emergency department team within their renowned Newham University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic chance for a qualified nurse to undertake a challenging role within one of Londons leading A&E departments and work as a part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team. If you are a qualified nurse who is seeking the challenge of working in a busy Emergency Department, expanding your skills across multiple specialties, and learning from some of the best emergency clinicians in the UK, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About us

Barts Trust offers a range of specialist services and state-of-the-art facilities across its five London hospitals, providing quality healthcare to over 2.5 million people. Barts Health supports some of the busiest emergency departments in the UK, caring for more that 300,000 emergency patients every year. Newham Hospital run one of the busiest acute A&E services in London, offering 24 hour emergency care provided by their expert multidisciplinary team.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.81 to £23.69 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9259-23-0695

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Conducting preliminary patient examinations to ascertain the patients condition
  • Referring patients to other departments such as osteopathy, radiology and cardiology
  • Receiving patients from Paramedics and taking over their care
  • Sharing information and updates with family members
  • Analysing test results
  • Taking detailed and accurate notes
  • Applying dressings and administering pain relief, antibiotics and other medications as required
  • Completing all necessary discharge paperwork
  • Maintaining care standards in accident and emergency

  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Conducting preliminary patient examinations to ascertain the patients condition
  • Referring patients to other departments such as osteopathy, radiology and cardiology
  • Receiving patients from Paramedics and taking over their care
  • Sharing information and updates with family members
  • Analysing test results
  • Taking detailed and accurate notes
  • Applying dressings and administering pain relief, antibiotics and other medications as required
  • Completing all necessary discharge paperwork
  • Maintaining care standards in accident and emergency

  • Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • At least 6 months NHS and A&E experience in that last 3 years

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Degree in Nursing

    Additional Criteria

    Essential

    • NMC Registration

    Desirable

    • Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and an ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach
    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • At least 6 months NHS and A&E experience in that last 3 years

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Degree in Nursing

    Additional Criteria

    Essential

    • NMC Registration

    Desirable

    • Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and an ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Barts Health NHS Trust

    Address

    Newham University Hospital

    Glen Road

    London

    E13 8SL


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Barts Health NHS Trust

    Address

    Newham University Hospital

    Glen Road

    London

    E13 8SL


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition Partner

    Lucas George

    lucas.george@bankpartners.co.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    19 May 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £14.81 to £23.69 an hour

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    C9259-23-0695

    Job locations

    Newham University Hospital

    Glen Road

    London

    E13 8SL


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