Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Band 5

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The closing date is 26 February 2026

Join Our Team in the Emergency Department at Weston General Hospital! Are you a compassionate and driven Registered Nurse ready to make a difference in fast‑paced emergency care? Weston General Hospital's Emergency Department is looking for dynamic Band 5 nurses to join our skilled and supportive team.
Why Choose Weston General Hospital? Situated in the heart of Weston‑Super‑Mare, Weston General Hospital is a vital part of our community. With a patient‑first approach, we take pride in delivering exceptional emergency care to those in need. As a Band 5 nurse in our Emergency Department, you'll be at the forefront of acute care, supported by state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a collaborative environment.

When you join our team at UHBW, you will:

• Work alongside a talented multi‑disciplinary team
• Benefit from a Practice Development Nurse
• Gain opportunities for further training, research roles and promotion
• Work in a dynamic Emergency Department where wellbeing and your development is our priority
• Join a forward‑thinking and innovative team - UHBW is the birthplace of the 'Patient Safety checklist'

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patient carers and the multi‑disciplinary team. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
• Provide accurate timely contemporary records of care and treatment in line with UBHT record keeping policy and NMC
• Work within Trust Nursing policies and procedures and professional boundaries undertake all appropriate aspects of Nursing Care required including specific relevant clinical skills gained following appropriate training instruction.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients:
  Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
• Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infections.
• Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.
• Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment.

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients.

As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

• RN (NMC Registered)
• Current NMC Registration
• Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes Eg: A&E course, ITU course, Care of the Elderly, PICU, Renal, Oncology, etc

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment.
• Interest in the clinical area
• Experience of teaching
• Experience in resus & triage

• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Good…