Staff Nurse, A&E

Staff Nurse, A&E

Closing date: 14 January 2026

Contract: 12‑month fixed term

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic nurses to join our Emergency Department team. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality nursing care to patients and their families within a supportive, preceptorship‑led environment.

• Work with the team as a named nurse, maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care programmes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team, placing patients at the centre of care.
• Supervise, support and educate unqualified staff and students.
• Work variable hours and embrace new ways of working, including speaking up about concerns.

• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care including discharge planning.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children.
• Participate in preceptorship programmes and act as mentor/preceptor to less experienced staff.
• Educate patients and carers on health improvement where required.
• Complete accurate patient documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional development portfolio and evidence of reflective practice.
• Assist in training and assessment of student nurses and support staff.
• Contribute to research and development programmes.
• Ensure safe, clean ward environment and conduct risk assessments.
• Demonstrate awareness of budgeting and economic use of equipment.
• In the absence of senior staff, undertake clinical/shift management with support.
• Work variable shift patterns (early, late, night, 7 days a week).

• Knowledge of NMC Code, NHS Constitution, and 4
  
  Ward values.
• Understanding of clinical effectiveness, audit, and risk management.
• Excellent time‑management, prioritisation, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support students and unregistered staff.
• Technological proficiency and ability to identify and manage risk.
• Determination and resilience in challenging situations.

• Registered Nurse on NMC Sub‑part 1 or 2, with willingness to achieve additional CPD within 18 months.
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification (or equivalent).
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Experience
• Previous acute nursing experience within NHS.
• Strong clinical competence and professional awareness.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students.
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About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust providing a range of services across Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is nearly 6,800 staff dedicated to delivering patient‑centred care.