Staff Nurse - ED
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurses to join the Emergency Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The role offers a fantastic chance to gain experience in emergency care and enhance professional development through a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing mentorship. The department is undergoing significant change, providing opportunities for growth and contributing to outstanding patient care. The hospital is located in a vibrant area of East London with easy access to city attractions and offers various staff benefits.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse
- UK NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Acute post qualification experience
- Policy
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills, including technology
- Can show a non -judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work
- Personal and People Development
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Communications
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- Specific requirements
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
- Experience of Equal Opportunity polices and procedures
- Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity
- Qualifications & Knowledge
- Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse
- UK NMC registration
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Acute post qualification experience
- Policy
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills, including technology
- Can show a non -judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work
- Personal and People Development
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Barts Health NHS Trust
Staff Nurse - ED
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurses to join our Emergency Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Adult Emergency Department is currently undergoing an exciting period of change which is reflected in the management of patients and the opportunities available to staff for personal and professional growth and development.
The role will offer you a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in emergency care and enhance your professional development. We provide a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing mentorship to ensure you build confidence and competence in an acute care setting. We take immense pride in investing in the growth and success of our nursing staff and have formal education channels and a nationally recognised development program.
We are committed to a healthy and open "speak-up" culture, where feedback from both staff and patients shapes our ongoing journey toward excellence. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for achieving outstanding care and represent our Trust values.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital which is located in Leytonstone, East London, a vibrant area known for its rich diversity and culture. Situated just a 15-minute tube journey from Central London
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