Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MIDWIFERY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NMC
Dynamic Work Environment, The Emergency Department offers a fast-paced and ever-evolving atmosphere that keeps daily tasks interesting and challenging.
Strong Team Support, New starters are welcomed with a structured induction and ongoing support from a friendly and talented team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Diverse Learning Opportunities, Nurses have the chance to work in various areas, including minors, majors, resus, and ARA, promoting a broad skill set and clinical knowledge.
Impactful Patient Care, The role involves direct patient interaction where nurses can make a significant difference in patients' health outcomes and overall experience.
Professional Development, There are ample opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, supported by the Professional Educational Nursing team.
Enhanced Communication Skills, Working in a multi-disciplinary team helps develop excellent communication skills, essential for effective patient care.
Being Part of a Caring Community, The role allows nurses to contribute to and be part of a community-focused health service, enhancing job satisfaction by improving local health outcomes.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking both newly qualified and experienced Staff Nurses for the Emergency Department at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. This dynamic role involves providing high-quality emergency care to patients, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence. New starters will benefit from a comprehensive induction and support from the Professional Educational Nursing team, ensuring they develop the necessary skills for success in this fast-paced environment.
Staff Nurses will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating individualized patient care in collaboration with patients, their families, and a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, ensuring safety, recording accurate patient information, and administering medications in line with regulatory standards. Nurses will have opportunities to work across different areas of the department and take part in ongoing learning and development, contributing to a rewarding and fulfilling career in emergency nursing.
Staff Nurses will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating individualized patient care in collaboration with patients, their families, and a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, ensuring safety, recording accurate patient information, and administering medications in line with regulatory standards. Nurses will have opportunities to work across different areas of the department and take part in ongoing learning and development, contributing to a rewarding and fulfilling career in emergency nursing.
Dynamic Work Environment, The Emergency Department offers a fast-paced and ever-evolving atmosphere that keeps daily tasks interesting and challenging.
Strong Team Support, New starters are welcomed with a structured induction and ongoing support from a friendly and talented team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Diverse Learning Opportunities, Nurses have the chance to work in various areas, including minors, majors, resus, and ARA, promoting a broad skill set and clinical knowledge.
Impactful Patient Care, The role involves direct patient interaction where nurses can make a significant difference in patients' health outcomes and overall experience.
Professional Development, There are ample opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, supported by the Professional Educational Nursing team.
Enhanced Communication Skills, Working in a multi-disciplinary team helps develop excellent communication skills, essential for effective patient care.
Being Part of a Caring Community, The role allows nurses to contribute to and be part of a community-focused health service, enhancing job satisfaction by improving local health outcomes.
We are looking to recruit newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses to join our friendly and talented team who strive to deliver high quality emergency care to patients. This role should appeal to any enthusiastic and motivated individual who would like to develop their career in a busy & dynamic nursing team in the Emergency Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive attitude approach towards change. With emergency care ever changing and evolving this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in provide health care services to our patients whilst striving to deliver high standard of Nursing care in the department.
You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and team alike. We offer a high level of support in the department for new starters, along with a structured induction presented & delivered by the Professional Educational Nursing team within the department, which will help to develop your skills and teach you the knowledge you will need to succeed.
The Emergency Department is a busy, rewarding environment, with a strong team focus. We can offer our nurses a career based on a mix of variety of admissions to the emergency department with the opportunity to work in all the areas including minors, majors resus and ARA , with outstanding learning and development opportunities.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, working in partnership with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the patient's physical, spiritual and emotional needs are met.
- Formulate and deliver high quality patient care with supervision.
- Recognise changes in patients' conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate.
- Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Record and report adverse and potentially adverse events and assist with investigation of such events, ensuring learning is shared with the wider team(s).
- Record information about patients in a safe, accurate and consistent manner using appropriate tools and techniques, including electronic and written formats as close to point of care as possible.
- Access and use patient clinical diagnostic information to inform clinical decisions.
- Utilise decision support tools and techniques to support the delivery of safe and effective care.
- Make appropriate and timely referrals to members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies to ensure patients' on-going physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs are met,
- Administer medicines to patients in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Medicines Management and Trust policy.
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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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