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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 08 March 2026

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Job summary

Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Will you enjoy the challenges of looking after patients in the Emergency Department?

We currently have opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses who hold current and active NMC registration in the UK.

You should be pro-active, dynamic and enjoy working in a busy environment. The successful candidate will undertake competencies within the RCN National Curriculum and competency framework emergency nursing level one

You must be able todemonstratethat you have excellent people skills and that you are able to work under pressure. You will cover shifts over a24 hourperiod.

You will use the skills and training you already have coupled with the skills and knowledge you will gain through the fantastic training opportunities on offer. Providing support and health promotion to families that attend is crucial andgood communicationskills with children,familiesand other members of themulti disciplinaryteam is essential.

Main duties include assessing adults as they present, planning care, prioritising your workload, using initiative to think ahead and make a plan of care based on their presentation, giving treatments and medications, communicating with other members of themulti disciplinaryteam such as social care and mental health services and liaising with the ward to facilitate admissions and discharges.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN YORK ONLY, NO OPTION FOR REMOTE INTERVIEW AVAILABLE

Main duties of the job

  • Maintain a high standard of patient focused carein accordance withYork and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment

  • Provide assessment, planning,implementationand evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuringaccuratewritten records are kept.

  • Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access toappropriate information.

  • Promote andmaintainpositive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient

  • Actin accordance withthe Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct

  • Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands

  • Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures

  • Education and Training

This descriptionindicatesthe main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessaryin the event offuture changes.

About us

For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7814015-RN-MY

Job locations

Emergency Department

York Hospital, Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qulifications & Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
  • Willing to undergo training

Desirable

  • Awareness of speciality

Practical Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work effectively within integrated team
Person Specification

Qulifications & Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
  • Willing to undergo training

Desirable

  • Awareness of speciality

Practical Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work effectively within integrated team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

York Hospital, Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

York Hospital, Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Sarah Deans

sarah.deans3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7814015-RN-MY

Job locations

Emergency Department

York Hospital, Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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