Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Overview

There has never been a better time to join the Emergency Department Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking experienced B5 Staff Nurses to join the department on a permanent basis. Do you have previous ED experience? Then this could be the role for you.

The ED is a major trauma centre providing care to patients requiring a variety of services including; major trauma, majors assessment and treatment area and minor injuries. The department also has an enhanced care suite dedicated to those patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The ED prides itself on delivering high quality patient centred care in a fast paced environment.

The ED is an exciting place to work, great team work and multi-disciplinary working ensures that all new starters are made to feel supported and welcome. As you progress through your induction a vast array of learning opportunities are available such as triage competency, suturing, dementia champion, ALS, cannulation and venesection and trauma ILS.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team and form an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in providing excellent high quality care to our patients.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for experienced ED Nurses who are keen to join our friendly and dynamic team and work in a fast paced environment.

‘Are you enthusiastic, committed and a motivated team player, with a strong interest in Emergency Medicine, who drives for high standards of care and proven leadership skills? If so, this is the place for you!’

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a nationally regarded, multi professional team who put patients first, always strive to improve care for patients and pride themselves on their teamwork. As a Major Trauma Centre we are providing an excellent level of care for both adults and children; through examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve. The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care. Your professional and clinical development is important to us and we are committed to supporting you to achieve your goals.

The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.

We welcome part time applicants in the Emergency Department but to cover service needs you will need to be fully flexible with shifts.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving