About this role
Job summary
Join Our Team as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital!
This advert is only open for active NMC registrants.
Are you a dedicated and passionate nurse eager to contribute to high-quality patient care? We are looking for enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Emergency Department.
As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to take on responsibilities across various areas of clinical practice, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing development and in-house training, helping you gain invaluable experience while caring for a diverse patient mix.
With modernised facilities and a strong focus on patient care, now is an exciting time to join us! We offer full-time and part-time positions with rotational day and night shifts. If you prefer late shifts, twilight, or night shifts to suit your work-life balance, we welcome your application.
Previous ward-based experience is required for this role.
Come and be a part of a team that makes a real difference every day!
Main duties of the job
o To work within a multi-disciplinary team, in the delivery of high-quality patient care to patients & relatives. o Support shift leader ensuring that all documentation is up to date and report any changes in the patients' condition.o To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice. o To demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal between patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team. o To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives. o To advise on the promotion of health & prevention of illness. o To liaise with appropriate clinical specialists in relation to individual patient needs e.g. Doctors, Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and In Reach matrons. To assist medical staff, ensure that treatments are effective and advise on nursing priorities. o To promote good working relationships with the ambulance service, police and other supporting agencies. o To act as an advocate for patients and their relatives/carers. o To communicate to colleague's individual need for support (through preceptorship programme)
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration Registered Nurse
Desirable
Mentor /Preceptor course Module in emergency care nursing
Experience Essential
Post qualification experience in an acute setting Evidence of dealing with difficult situations in an appropriate manner
Desirable
Emergency nursing experience
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Able to manage time effectively and prioritise workload Ability to organise, along with good communication skills, both written and oral Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively Able to work as an effective team member
Special Requirements Essential
Able to work flexible shifts weekends and bank holidays as required
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Eoad
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)