Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job
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
• 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 teamwork and multi-disciplinary collaboration ensure 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
• Trauma ILS

Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You’ll Do
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
Trust Values
Essential criteria:

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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 ongoing personal development

Desirable criteria:

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