Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
The closing date is 23 May 2025
Job summary
Are you a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled nurse looking for an exciting role in a fast-paced environment? Join our dynamic team in the Emergency Department at Watford General Hospital and make a difference in patients' lives every day.
As a Staff Nurse in our busy ED, you will provide high-quality care to a wide variety of patients. You'll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, handling everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills, build confidence, and advance your nursing career in one of the NHS's most vital departments.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a timely and effective manner.
Collaborate with doctors, healthcare assistants, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
Provide compassionate care to patients and their families, maintaining dignity and respect.
Work efficiently in a high-pressure environment, following protocols and procedures.
Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year pro rata inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-F-10064
Job locations
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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