Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

About the role We are actively recruiting Staff Nurses to the Emergency Department at LUHFT. We believe in excellent patient care and would like to recruit dynamic individuals who believe in our trust values and will ensure that every patient receives gold standard care. The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same.

As a Band 5 Nurse you will be offered a comprehensive development package including a period of supernumerary, training and education and a Preceptorship programme. The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. We are family friendly and flexible and offer a wide range of long days and short shifts.

Key qualifications & experience Registered Nurse, current NMC registration BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing as a minimum) Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment Evidence of working with learners, sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately Ability to work as part of a team Ability to support less experienced staff Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills Basic IT skills, including e‑mail and word processing Ability to work in changing environments Committed to high standards of patient care. Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour Maintain both personal and professional development Willingness to be flexible and adaptable Appropriate UK professional registration Additional information Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under‑represented in our workforce: black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16‑24.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work‑life balance and fair, equitable and consistent practice. Flexible working options are available from day one. Applicants will be required to maintain DBS and may be subject to pay‑deducted DBS processing.

Please note bank posts require upfront payment. Achieve safeguarding training and comply with safeguarding policies. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisation's safeguarding policies. We encourage individuals with personal requirements for the recruitment process to contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone. Please note new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band. #J-18808-Ljbffr