Job Summary
We are recruiting an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to support the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department within an NHS Trust.
The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to adults and children presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies. The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, undertaking rapid patient assessments, prioritising care, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary emergency care team.
This is a locum position offering ad hoc shifts, with opportunities for forward planning and regular bookings.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients presenting to the A&E department.
- Undertake rapid patient assessment and assist with triage in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Monitor, recognise and respond promptly to deteriorating patients.
- Safely administer medications, intravenous therapies and blood products in line with NHS policies.
- Assist with emergency procedures, resuscitation and trauma care where required.
- Perform clinical interventions including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care and catheterisation as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records using electronic documentation systems.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, advanced practitioners, ambulance crews and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding, clinical governance and NHS policies at all times.
- Support patient flow and contribute to the safe transfer, admission or discharge of patients.
Essential Requirements
- NMC Registered Nurse (RGN) with a valid PIN.
- Proven experience working within an NHS Accident & Emergency (A&E) or Emergency Department.
- Competent in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients.
- Experience administering intravenous medications and emergency treatments.
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing clinical demands.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Previous NHS Emergency Department experience.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification.
- Experience in trauma, resuscitation or urgent care settings.
- Triage experience or recognised triage training.
- Experience acting as Nurse in Charge or coordinating shifts.
Job Type
Locum – Ad Hoc Shifts
Pay: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
