Band 5 SDEC Nurse

Band 5 SDEC Nurse

The closing date is 26 July 2026.

We are excited to offer 2 opportunities to experienced band 5 Staff Nurses within Same day Emergency care for Medicine. The Staff nurse will join a team of SDEC Clinical Nurse specialists, staff nurses and health care assistants to support a rapidly changing service. The appointed candidate will be supported by all members of the team and the Unit Leader.

• Ensure the journey of the patient and the care they receive is pinnacle to what we do.
• Ensure that we utilise the service and see a range of different patients.
• Work collaboratively with the front door and community services to ensure patients are directed to the area where is best suited for their care.
• To be aware of what Same Day Emergency Care is and the purpose surrounding it.
• To have experience in Acute medicine/Emergency care or knowledge about.
• To be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced area.
• To be aware of different pathways we use within the service.

Our vision:
Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission:
To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of. By living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other, we all play a part in achieving this. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

• COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION - aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
• RESPECT - valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT - opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

• Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine
• 998 or other recognised teaching course
• ALS course
• Recognised leadership development programme attendance
• Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards

• Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience (Acute medicine/Emergency Care)
• Contribution to change
• Experience in similar role

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mentoring / Teaching skills
• Evidence of development of clinical skills

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE

• Well motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to manage personal emotions and stress
• Articulate / confident
• Team player
• Initiativeiii
• Flexible
• Sensitive
• Energetic / Enthusistic
• Decisive

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust