Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Sufficient Acute Care Experience
- Qualification
First Level Registered Nurse with NMC
- Qualification
Nursing degree
- Skills/Experience
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Skills/Experience
Substantial post registration experience
- Skills/Experience
Completion of preceptorship/support skills
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualification
Evidence of professional development
- Skills/Experience
Venepuncture/Cannulation skills
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to work within this busy Emergency Department for 12 months maternity cover.
This is a great developmental opportunity for staff within the acute medicine specialty.
This is a very fast paced and highly visual department which provides front line treatment for both Adults and Children.
If you are motivated, have excellent communication and leadership skills and can demonstrate evidence based clinical practice then this is the position for you.
In return we offer:
- Comprehensive induction with an initial supernumerary period - Regular performance review - A comprehensive education & development programme within the unit - Access to the Trusts training & development programme - Management development programme - Self Rostering & flexible working patterns
Please note that this vacancy will be to cover shift work which will be on a 24/7 basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other nursing and non-nursing staff. The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse ED Main Department - Maternity Cover with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term or Secondment). The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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