Job overview
We are seeking to recruit experienced Band 5 Registered Nurses in our Emergency Department at Harrogate Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that is constantly developing and expanding and hope your enthusiastic contribution will support us to expand and improve further.
You will have the opportunity to provide solutions to new innovative ways of working and support moving the service forward with the Emergency Care Team, whilst increasing your own knowledge and experience.
We offer excellent opportunities for all our Registered Nurses to train in TARTS, TNCC, ALS & EPALS. We also support all registered nurses to complete the Child in the Emergency Department Modules through Leeds Beckett University.
We have a dedicated Practice Educator who offers in house training and support tailored to your requirements.
Our OSCE programme is currently closed so you must have an NMC PIN and two-years post-NMC PIN experience.
**Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply**
Main duties of the job
**If you are successful in gaining an interview, we encourage you to be ready to speak about emergency standards, common ED presentations and management with a key focus on fundamentals of care.**
Assessing, Planning and implementing the care of acutely unwell adults and children and those with minor injuries,
Duties of an emergency department nurse are vast and cover a lot of ground. However, in the fast-paced setting of an emergency department, they need to be executed quickly and cohesively. An emergency department nurse helps staff prioritise care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient’s condition. A nurse’s medical knowledge, quick thinking, and attention to detail lend a hand towards comprehensively assessing a patient’s needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor’s evaluation immediately for life-threatening issues.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an Emergency Department we are committed to providing high quality care within a demanding service by ensuring our nursing team is proactive and possess the additional clinical skills required to provide individualised care for patients presenting conditions.
You must demonstrate excellent communicate skills, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn to expand your knowledge and skills.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (no OSCE training available)
Desirable criteria
* Emergency Department Experience
* Teaching Qualilfication
Experience
Essential criteria
* 2 years post-NMC registration in an acute hospital setting.
Desirable criteria
* Post-NMC registration nursing experience in Emergency department or acute care environment