Emergency Department Staff Nurse

If you\’re passionate about solving patient problems, working under extreme pressure, and advancing your nursing career, then consider joining our expanding ED Team.

This position offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, growing team providing effective emergency medicine to the people of Gateshead and surrounding areas, aiming to innovate patient management in emergency care.

Our department features a 4-bed Resus pod (expandable to 8 beds) with a dedicated paediatric resus bay, along with three monitored majors\’ pods, and two triage rooms for walk-in patients.

Main duties of the job

We seek highly motivated nurses capable of maintaining high-quality patient care under extreme pressure. You should be able to manage prolonged stressful situations with support from a large multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, dedicated, and committed to continuous professional development (CPD). Willingness to undertake A&E-specific training and complete the RCN Level 1 Emergency Nurse competencies within 12 months is required.

The role involves working day and night shifts, including weekends.

About us

Based in North East England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from facilities including Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon Urgent Care Centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005 as one of the first foundation trusts, we have consistently achieved high standards of patient care.

We employ around 4,800 staff and operate 444 hospital beds across the region.

Our core values—Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement—are central to our work and are embodied in our \’ICORE\’ acronym.

We support diverse staff networks, including BAME, D-Ability, LGBTQ+, Women\’s, and emerging armed forces networks, to foster inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Staff health and wellbeing are priorities, supported through initiatives like our \’Balance\’ programme at balancegateshead.com, ensuring a supportive and healthy working environment.

Job responsibilities

• Promote and deliver patient-centered care aligned with the Trust\’s vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
• Lead in the absence of senior staff.
• Deliver care, demonstrate procedures, and supervise staff as needed.
• Manage patients\’ clinical journeys along approved care pathways, supported by evidence-based practice.
• Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care following national standards and the NMC Code.
• Support service improvements within the clinical governance framework.
• Provide clinical advice to the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional development to meet service requirements.
• Participate in preceptorship, mentorship, and development programs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse Part 1 with current NMC registration

Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

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