Job overview
Find the Nursing Career that is best suited to you here at Salford Royal Emergency Department.
Are you a Passionate, Caring healthcare professional that is seeking a fantastic and rewarding opportunity?
Are you wanting to shape your future by securing one of our sought-after opportunities within our Emergency Department?
Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most?
We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and skilled experieiced Registered Nurses to join our fast-paced Accident and Emergency Department where no two days are the same! If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, we want to hear from you.
**Proven post registration experience is required for this role.**
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a variety of emergency situations
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to assess, triage, and treat patients
- Respond swiftly and effectively to medical emergencies
- Contribute to a culture of learning, safety, and continuous improvement
- Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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.
Person specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration (Part 1 Adult/General Level 1 or 2) with no restrictions
- Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
Desirable
- Further post graduate qualification in a related speciality
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working within a high acuity area and dealing with the associated pressures as a qualified nurse
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Able to work effectively as a member a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently
- Able to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
- Proven post-registration experience
Desirable
- Awareness of ED political agenda and how their role as an RN will contribute to achieving targets / quality indicators.
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
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This advert is for Staff Nurse – Emergency Department with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford Royal Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Contracted hours to be worked over 5 long days per week incorporating day and nights. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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