Staff Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care inWolverhampton inWolverhampton PUBLISHED TUE 19 NOV 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum PERMANENT
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NHS ROLE MODEL

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust rAEylxrw

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses to join their Same Day Emergency Care Unit, part of the busy Emergency Services Group. Candidates should be adult trained nurses with acute nursing experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasises the importance of patient flow and collaboration between acute physicians and emergency consultants, aiming to enhance patient pathways in an innovative healthcare setting that includes a purpose-built rapid assessment area.

Ideal candidates will possess good clinical and leadership skills, with experience in emergency care or acute medical services preferred but not essential. Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills are vital. This position offers a valuable opportunity for professional development within one of the largest acute and community trusts in the West Midlands, which has been recognized for its quality of care and innovative practices since the opening of its Urgent and Emergency Care Centre in 2015.

An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 5 staff nurses to join our evolving Same Day Emergency Care Unit within Emergency Services Group.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest acute and community Trusts in the West Midlands and opened a new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre in November 2. We have been rated as GOOD during our recent CQC inspection. Are you an adult trained nurse with acute nursing experience? We are looking for nurses who are pursuing a new challenge. The Emergency Department is exceptionally busy and currently has circa 153,000 annual attendees. An understanding of the importance of maintaining patient flows through the hospital is pivotal to this role. Are you ready to embrace the new ways of working within our innovative department including the purpose built rapid assessment area and working partnerships between acute physicians and emergency consultants,

The Emergency Services Group encompasses the Accident and Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre and Same Day Emergency Care Centre offering multiple points of access to emergency services. We are looking for caring, compassionate nurses to work in the emergency care setting. The individual we want would be committed to sustaining and improving our patient pathways, good clinical skills and be able to act as a professional role model, experience within emergency services or an acute medical unit would be beneficial but not essential. This band 5 role provides a real opportunity to develop leadership skills, clinical skills and knowledge base within the Emergency Services Directorate .

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The ideal candidate for this role would have experience within emergency care or acute medical services, although not essential, with a passion for delivering safe, high standards of care. Good communication skills are essential, along with excellent organisation and timekeeping.

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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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Staff Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care inWolverhampton inWolverhampton PUBLISHED TUE 19 NOV 2024

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust rAEylxrw

About us The ideal candidate for this role would have experience within emergency care or acute medical services, although not essential, with a passion for delivering safe, high standards of care. Good communication skills are essential, along with excellent organisation and timekeeping.

About us
The ideal candidate for this role would have experience within emergency care or acute medical services, although not essential, with a passion for delivering safe, high standards of care. Good communication skills are essential, along with excellent organisation and timekeeping.