Job overview
We are excited to offer 2 opportunities to experienced band 5 Staff Nurses within Same day Emergency care for Medicine. The Staff nurse will join a team of SDEC Clinical Nurse specialists, staff nurses and health care assistants to support a rapidly changing service. The appointed candidate will be supported by all members of the team and the Unit Leader.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Ensure the journey of the patient and the care they receive is pinnacle to what we do.
- Ensure that we utilise the service and see a range of different patients.
- Work collaboratively with the front door and community services to ensure patients are directed to the area where is best suited for their care.
- To be aware of what Same Day Emergency Care is and the purpose surrounding it.
- To have experience in Acute medicine/Emergency care or knowledge about.
- To be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced area.
- To always maintain patient confidentiality.
- To be aware of different pathways we use within the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Personal specification for a more detailed understanding of the available vacancy.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience (Acute medicine/Emergency Care)
Desirable
- Contribution to change
- Experience in similar role
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress
- Articulate / confident
- Team player
- Initiative
- Flexible
- Sensitive
- Energetic /Enthusiastic
- Decisive
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Negotiation skills
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to CARE
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine
- 998 or other recognised teaching course
Desirable
- Diploma Degree
- ALS course
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance
- Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards
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This advert is for Band 5 SDEC Nurse with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 37.5 hrs per week & 33hrs. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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