Emergency Department Nurse

As a Band 5 A&E Nurse with University hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Trust, you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively support emergency admissions and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review and report patients/clients' condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Take blood/fitting a cannula, undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Provide treatment of resus patients and triage.

• Quick thinking abilities.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A methodical approach to tasks.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Empathy and understanding.
• A flexible attitude.
• A desire to learn and improve.
• Active listening skills.
• The ability to use a computer competently.
• Be a registered nurse.
• At least 2 years of post‑graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Pass an enhanced background check.

So, if you can combine empathy and understanding with fast‑paced critical care, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a quick‑thinking and methodical Band 5 A&E Nurse with recent NHS experience to join the prestigious University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust. Working flexible shifts across at the state‑of‑the‑art Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton, you will be working triage and treating resus patients with skilled efficiency while providing the highest standards of care.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of 11,000 dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition. The Trust is highly regarded for its facilities, teaching and research. So, as a member of the A&E nursing team, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you are progressing your skills and your career at every opportunity.

• Access to Care4
  
  Carers – our support service to help support your mental health and well‑being and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates.
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts.
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant.
• Revalidation support.
• 24/7/365 service – we're available when you need us.