Job summary We are seeking an experienced staff nurse to join us in our emergency department at Queens Hospital Burton.
Working in our ED you will get to work in all areas of the department - Pitstop, Majors, resus, minors.
As we are a dual ED we see both adults and children, you will be given adequate training for this.We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we're proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care.
In return, you'll deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.
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, cannulation and venepuncture and ILS/PILs.
We offer in house training from our dedicated education team who run study days and help keep you up to date with mandatory training.
Main duties of the job The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard.
Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.
Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.
Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Emergency Department.
Closing Date: 15 January 2025Interview Date: 29 January 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Desirable Previous experience in an acute setting