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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit Band 5 Registered Nurses in Harrogate Emergency Department and have opportunities for those with previous ED experience or those keen to expand their clinical portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that is constantly developing and expanding and hope your enthusiastic contribution will support us to expand and improve further.

You will have the opportunity to provide solutions to new innovative ways of working and support moving the service forward with the Emergency Care Team, whilst increasing your own knowledge and experience.

We offer excellent opportunities for all our Registered Nurses to train in TARTS, TNCC, ALS & EPALS. We also support all registered nurses to complete the Child in the Emergency Department Modules through Leeds Beckett University.

We have a dedicated Practice Educator who offers in house training and support tailored to your requirements.

**Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply**

Main duties of the job

**If you are successful in gaining an interview, we encourage you to be ready to speak about emergency standards, common ED presentations and management with a key focus on fundamentals of care.**

Assessing, Planning and implementing the care of acutely unwell adults and children and those with minor injuries,

Duties of an emergency department nurse are vast and cover a lot of ground. However, in the fast-paced setting of an emergency department, they need to be executed quickly and cohesively. An emergency department nurse helps staff prioritise care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient's condition. A nurse's medical knowledge, quick thinking, and attention to detail lend a hand towards comprehensively assessing a patient's needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor's evaluation immediately for life-threatening issues.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0602R - E

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Emergency Department we are committed to providing high quality care within a demanding service by ensuring our nursing team is proactive and possess the additional clinical skills required to provide individualised care for patients presenting conditions.

You must demonstrate excellent communicate skills, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn to expand your knowledge and skills.

For more information please see the job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Worton on rachael.worton@nhs.net or 01423 557979

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Emergency Department we are committed to providing high quality care within a demanding service by ensuring our nursing team is proactive and possess the additional clinical skills required to provide individualised care for patients presenting conditions.

You must demonstrate excellent communicate skills, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn to expand your knowledge and skills.

For more information please see the job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Worton on rachael.worton@nhs.net or 01423 557979

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (no OSCE training available)

Desirable

  • Emergency Department Experience
  • Teaching Qualilfication

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years post-NMC registration in an acute hospital setting.

Desirable

  • Post-NMC registration nursing experience in Emergency department or acute care environment
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (no OSCE training available)

Desirable

  • Emergency Department Experience
  • Teaching Qualilfication

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years post-NMC registration in an acute hospital setting.

Desirable

  • Post-NMC registration nursing experience in Emergency department or acute care environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Rachael Worton

rachael.worton@nhs.net

01423557979

Details

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0602R - E

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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