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Job summary

Main area
Emergency medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days/night/weekends)
Job ref
193-6806471UCGB5-SN
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
royal berkshire hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 5 staff nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

Royal Berkshire Emergency Department are excited to announce an exciting opportunity. We are looking to recruit a newly qualified nurse or an experienced nurse to join our friendly and talented team who strive to deliver high quality emergency care to patients. This role should appeal to any enthusiastic and motivated individual who would like to develop their career in a busy & dynamic nursing team in the Emergency Department

The post holder will be responsible for providing direct patient care to enhance the wellbeing of patients attending the Emergency Department 

This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive attitude approach towards change. With emergency care ever changing and evolving this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in provide health care services to our patients whilst striving to deliver high standard of Nursing care in the department.

Main duties of the job

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.

You will take part in initial and secondary assessment of patients.

Treatment of minor/major illness and injury/trauma.

We have a team of ENP's, ACP's, and Practice Educators , supported by a diverse and innovative senior nursing team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to providing high quality care, we want to hear from you.

We value all the different experiences and qualities people can bring to our department.

Working for our organisation

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
  • *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Experience

Essential

  • *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
  • *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
  • *Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
  • *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
  • *Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
  • *Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
  • *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
  • *Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
  • *Awareness of health and safety issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Professional appearance
  • *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
  • *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • *Ability to communicate articulately others
  • *Caring and approachable
  • *Punctual
  • *Reliable
  • *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
  • *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty

Person specification

Registered nurse

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
  • Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
Desirable criteria
  • ED experience as a registered nurse

Registered nurse

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
Desirable criteria
  • previous experience as an RN in ED

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
kath o'hagan
Job title
matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183228088
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