Registered Nurse - Emergency Department | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Stevenage inStevenage PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Hours: Full time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Stevenage, SG1 4AB Company: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7551879/361-6811488-A Apply for this job Summary We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. Due to the expansion of our Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre. We are looking for Nurses who are searching for opportunities to further develop their career and who possess excellent communication skills, strong team working skills and can evidence the delivery of good patient care. The ED prides itself on providing high quality, compassionate care and a desire to be amongst the best. Including in the expansion of new builds, the Acute Assessment Unit and ward have also been upgraded, this includes a 16 trolley spaces for direct GP heralded patients along with 2 ward areas for acute short stay medical admissions If you are dynamic, enthusiastic and looking for the next challenge to help build further on our reputation as one of the safest and best hospitals then this role may be for you? At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care needs of patients from admission (or before) to discharge, with the involvement of patients and their relatives/carers. Participate in the ongoing training, supervision and support of registered and non-registered nursing staff. This includes Trainee Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers undertaking apprenticeships and pre-registration Student Nurses. Evaluation of own knowledge and practice and makes effective use of appropriate learning opportunities, such as department training, Trust training, conference attendance, shadow staff, literature searching and reading Communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, nursing collages, the Multidisciplinary Team and all other relevant personnel Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, utilise escalation strategies, such as SBAR and pathways We are not currently able to support OSCE training At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specificationapplicantpack for further detailed informationregardingthis role. This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
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To work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
Core Skills:
1. Clinical Competence: Proficiency in patient care skills, including administering medication, wound care, life support, and monitoring vital signs.
2. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. This includes listening, explaining medical procedures, and providing emotional support.
3. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: The ability to assess situations quickly, analyze patient needs, and make informed decisions on patient care.
4. Empathy and Compassion: Being empathetic and compassionate towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing emotional support during difficult times.
5. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, understanding the roles of other healthcare professionals and contributing effectively to patient care.
6. Time Management and Organizational Skills: Skills to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
7. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical instructions, documenting patient information, and observing changes in patient conditions.
8. Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to different situations, work environments, and patient needs.
Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution. This can be either through a three-year undergraduate nursing program or a pre-registration nursing program.
2. Registration with the NMC: After completing your nursing degree, you must register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK to practice as a nurse.
3. Specialization (optional): While not mandatory, additional training or courses for specialization in areas such as pediatrics, mental health, or critical care can be beneficial and may enhance job prospects.
4. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing learning and development through courses, workshops, and clinical updates to maintain skills and knowledge.
Additional Skills:
1. Leadership Skills: For those in senior or managerial roles, leadership skills become more important.
2. Cultural Competency: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds to provide inclusive patient care.
3. IT Skills: Familiarity with healthcare technologies and electronic patient records.
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