Role Summary
The role of the Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department is diverse and varied. You will work in all areas of the Department including Resus, Majors and Minors. You will be allocated and care for patients in these areas and ensure they have investigations and treatment required for their specific presenting complaint. We are a warm and welcoming team with fantastic support offered.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our Emergency Department is a busy high performing unit which has nearly 100,000 attendances per year. We therefore require skilled, dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Adult or Paediatric Nurses who have previous experience of working in an acute setting. In return for your drive and commitment we will offer ongoing support and development to further your skill base.
The work and pace can be challenging, there will be plenty of opportunity to put organisational skills into practice as well as the expert Clinical skills needed. We see all specialties including Paediatrics, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical. You will be expected to care for both Adult and Children in a mixed Emergency Care setting, full training and guidance will be given.
We offer a tailored 2-week induction programme that will provide you will the skills and knowledge to be successful in your role, as well as protected supernumerary time for a minimum of 3 weeks to ensure you are confident in your new role. We have an in-house practice facilitator that will work with you to achieve your learning goals.
We are currently in an exciting stage of our Department rebuild. When complete this will provide an 8 bedded purpose-built resus, as well as a modern reception and waiting area, and excitingly, a paediatric Emergency Department.
We are a friendly and diverse team that strives to deliver quality patient care. Please see the link at the end of the job description for a detailed and interactive look at our department.
If, as a Registered Nurse, you have recent experience of working in an acute care environment in we would love to hear from you.
There will be an opportunity on the day for you to visit the Departments and hear more about the work we do.
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week (part time hours would be considered)
Interview date: To be confirmed
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further details please contact: Stacey Evans or Michelle Cruel, Clinical Nurse Managers, Emergency Department on staceyevans1@nhs.net / michelleann.cruel@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
