A&E Nurse in Wigan

A&E Nurse

Location: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £27.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced A&E Nurses to work within Emergency Department services across Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Emergency Department Nurses looking for flexible agency work within a busy NHS environment. The successful candidate will provide safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency medical conditions and injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the A&E / Emergency Department.
• Assess, monitor and care for patients presenting with a wide range of acute medical and traumatic conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and prioritise care according to clinical need.
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in a patient's condition.
• Escalate clinical concerns and patient deterioration appropriately.
• Safely administer medications and treatments in line with professional and clinical guidelines.
• Carry out clinical procedures within your scope of practice and level of competence.
• Assist with the care and management of acutely unwell and critically ill patients.
• Support the assessment and treatment of patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, AHPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Provide effective handovers to colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an A&E, Emergency Department or equivalent acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency nursing skills.
• Experience caring for patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-focused care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Emergency Department Nursing
• Triage and patient assessment
• Acute medical emergencies
• Major trauma
• Minor injuries
• Resuscitation and emergency response
• Care of deteriorating patients
• Advanced Life Support
• Paediatric emergency care
• NHS hospital experience

Why Work with Bluestones Medical?

• Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £27.00 per hour.
• Flexible day and night shifts.
• Opportunities to work within Emergency Department services.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.