Staff Nurse - Emergency Department in Preston inPreston PUBLISHED TUE 26 NOV 2024 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust rVXDlSAB

Job description

Enthusiastic, motivated, committed, just some of the words used to describe the nurses who thrive in our busy emergency environment. We can promise you it won't be dull! Every day is a learning day with 12 hour shifts our norm, the feedback we get from our fab team is that they really value them and the work life balance it brings.

There isn't much we haven't encountered, but as with everything we do, we do it as a team - dealing with things head on, supporting each other & changing lives.

We have two amazing Emergency Departments, Preston & Chorley, yet one amazing #TeamED vision - it's exciting as staff will flex across both locations, learning loads of new skills along the way.

Whether you are bringing past ED experience or wanting to gain experience of working in a busy ED department, we really do want to hear from you.

Your passion for emergency care and trauma coupled with your great team ethic will fit right in and we want your valuable nursing experiences to enhance our team

We asked people why they love working on ED and one of the biggest reasons was that our team are like a family - we all spend a lot of time at work, so it's great to know this is how our team feel and it's definitely our biggest strength.

We deal with everything and anything so the opportunities for you to enhance your nursing skills, knowledge and experience is endless.We really value the personal skills, experience & qualities that every member of our team bring to us, creating our diverse, knowledgeable and very supportive team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.

We have a variety of departmental study days such as:

Triage process
Minor injury assessment & management
Resus training
Access to CPD funding at University level
Acute paediatric care - for the Preston site
Major trauma training
Insitu- sims - taking place on the shop floor

and much more

...so there is always something new to learn and get involved in!

About us
We are a forward thinking department with a real emphasis on staff development and training we have our own clinical educator, based at the Preston site who delivers up to date training across both sites for all your learning needs. Our Consultants and Senior Medical staff are on shift 24/7 and are always happy to offer support and education the relationship between our medical and nursing staff is second to none.

Its impossible to cram everything in just one advert, so we really welcome you to get in touch and have a chat with us to find out a lot more about joining us.

There is our dedicated section of the website where you can get into real detail about us and what we do: https://jobsincare.com/job/jbnsogsi
You can follow us on Twitter its where you will start to see the real ED as we share the stories of our world here @LTHTREmergency1

Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.

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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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