Staff Nurse ED Main Department - Maternity Cover

Job summary

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 onappointment/appraisal.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

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