Staff Nurse - A&E inCanterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED 10 DEC 2023

Band 5: £17 to £27 an hour BANK

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Job Title
: - Staff Nurse - A&E

Location
: - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Pay Rate
: £17-£27

Hours
: - Flexible

About the Trust -

As one of the largest acute Trusts in the country,
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT)
has five hospital sites and numerous community clinics, providing teaching and training to doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. EKHUFT also has a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in urology, kidney disease, and vascular services.

As a member, youll have fantastic benefits
:

Competitive pay rates
work this week, get paid next week
Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go
access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
Essential support when you need it

24/7 365 days
Call us anytime
Multi-locational
- work across neighboring Trusts
First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust
access before they are made available to agency
Varied working options to suit your lifestyle
access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed Term placements
Training and development opportunities
Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
Stakeholder pension scheme available

What you'll be responsible for:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Title
: Staff Nurse - A&E

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

What you'll be responsible

for:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

Job Title
: - Staff Nurse - A&E

Location
: - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Pay Rate
: £17-£27

Hours
: - Flexible

About the Trust -

As a member, youll have fantastic benefits
:

Competitive pay rates
work this week, get paid next week
Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go
access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
Essential support when you need it

24/7 365 days
Call us anytime
Multi-locational
- work across neighboring Trusts
First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust
access before they are made available to agency
Varied working options to suit your lifestyle
access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed Term placements
Training and development opportunities
Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
Stakeholder pension scheme available

What you'll be responsible for:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

Who are NHS Professionals?

Disclaimer

Job Title
: Staff Nurse - A&E

What you'll be responsible

for:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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