About this role
Job summary
In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across all areas of the department, carrying out assessments, planning and evaluating care, and responding to a wide range of clinical presentations. You'll develop advanced clinical skills including triage, cannulation, wound care, emergency response and support with minor procedures.
You'll work closely with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly in a pressured environment while maintaining professionalism and compassion. You'll uphold Trust policies, maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement, audits and evidence-based practice.
As a Band 5 nurse, you will also play an important part in supporting learners, new starters and HCAs--helping to create a positive learning culture while developing your own clinical and professional skills.
If you're passionate about emergency care, eager to grow, and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job Clinical Duties
Deliver high-quality nursing care independently and safely across all areas of ED. Carry out initial patient assessments, maintain and update care plans, and escalate concerns. Meet patients' basic care needs (nutrition, hydration, hygiene). Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times. Administer, document, and safely manage medicines in line with Trust policy. Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, including initiating basic life support. Communication Use de-escalation skills with potentially aggressive patients. Provide clear information to patients--especially those discharged directly from ED. Maintain professional, non-judgemental communication, including with patients in police/immigration custody. Managerial Responsibilities Use resources and equipment economically and appropriately. Keep accurate, legible, NMC-compliant clinical records. Handle patient property safely according to Trust policy. Escalate and help resolve complaints; report incidents and support initial investigations. Follow Trust policies including safeguarding, sickness/absence, annual leave and child protection. Education & Development Support induction of new staff and act as role model/mentor to students and HCAs. Contribute to ward teaching and help maintain a positive learning environment.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The postholder will teach andsupervise post basic learners and unqualified staff. This role will act as a key worker toallocated patients and take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients. The postholder will be expected to work in all areas of the Emergency Department caring with acaring for a variety of different clinical presentations.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Specification Essential
Current NMC Registration Awareness of current professional nursing issues Awareness of current A&E issues Health Promotion and patient information giving Able to work with minimal supervision Flexible shifts and internal rotation: To work in other areas of the department and Trust when required. Ability to participate in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment Able to work effectively as a team member Leadership skills
Desirable
Mentorship in Practice course Intermediate Life Support course Evidence of successful ED clinical placement during training Six months medical or surgical ward experience IT skills Phlebotomy and cannulation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Emergency Department
Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath road
Hillingdon
UB8 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)