Job overview
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic nurse looking for your next challenge?
We have exciting opportunities for Staff Nurses to join our expanding Emergency Department team. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and want to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with a wide range of needs. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow and make a real difference to people's lives.
Why Join Our Emergency Department?
At the RUH, we are committed to supporting your professional development and helping you build a rewarding career in emergency nursing.
Our team benefits from:
- A clear career development pathway with opportunities for progression.
- Support from a dedicated Clinical Practice Facilitator.
- Comprehensive induction, education and competency programmes.
- Ongoing support through appraisal, mentorship and clinical supervision.
- Enhanced clinical skills development, including opportunities in areas such as suturing and x-ray requesting.
- Involvement in quality improvement projects, working alongside our Quality Improvement Centre to drive innovation and excellence in patient care.
Join us and help shape the future of emergency care while developing the skills and experience to achieve your career ambitions.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking For
We're seeking nurses who are:
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
- Adaptable, resilient and able to thrive in a busy clinical environment.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Excellent communicators who work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Whether you're looking to further develop your emergency nursing skills or begin an exciting new challenge in urgent and emergency care, you'll find a welcoming team ready to support you every step of the way.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the department, please contact:
Natalie Cooper 📧 [email protected]
Join us and help shape the future of emergency care
Person specification
Band 5 Nurse ED
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12, 15
- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Emergency Department or other relevant acute experience
Desirable
- Post-registration training preferably in speciality area/other relevant setting
- Evidence of advance courses relevant to Emergency Care eg: ATLS/TNCC
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Emergency Department with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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