Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (1 year fixed term contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shifts, nights and long days)
- Job ref
- 394-UPC-EDSN-7759436GT
- Employer
- The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Emergency Department
- Town
- Hillingdon
- Salary
- £35,763 - £43,466 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/04/2026
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department - Fixed Term Contract 1 Year
NHS AfC: Band 5
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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site, please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).
Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.
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Job overview
In this role, you’ll deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across all areas of the department, carrying out assessments, planning and evaluating care, and responding to a wide range of clinical presentations. You’ll develop advanced clinical skills including triage, cannulation, wound care, emergency response and support with minor procedures.
You’ll work closely with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly in a pressured environment while maintaining professionalism and compassion. You’ll uphold Trust policies, maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement, audits and evidence‑based practice.
As a Band 5 nurse, you will also play an important part in supporting learners, new starters and HCAs—helping to create a positive learning culture while developing your own clinical and professional skills.
If you’re passionate about emergency care, eager to grow, and committed to delivering safe, high‑quality care to our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- Deliver high‑quality nursing care independently and safely across all areas of ED.
- Carry out initial patient assessments, maintain and update care plans, and escalate concerns.
- Meet patients’ basic care needs (nutrition, hydration, hygiene).
- Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
- Administer, document, and safely manage medicines in line with Trust policy.
- Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, including initiating basic life support.
- Assist with clinical procedures (plastering, wound closure, phlebotomy, cannulation).
- Maintain effective relationships with patients and their relatives.
Communication
- Use de-escalation skills with potentially aggressive patients.
- Provide clear information to patients—especially those discharged directly from ED.
- Maintain professional, non‑judgemental communication, including with patients in police/immigration custody.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Use resources and equipment economically and appropriately.
- Keep accurate, legible, NMC‑compliant clinical records.
- Handle patient property safely according to Trust policy.
- Escalate and help resolve complaints; report incidents and support initial investigations.
- Follow Trust policies including safeguarding, sickness/absence, annual leave and child protection
Please read the attached Job Description for detailed information.
Working for our organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Criteria
Essential criteria
- Valid NMC Registration
- Awareness of current A&E issues
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship in Practice course
- Intermediate Life Support course
- Six months medical or surgical ward experience
- Evidence of successful ED clinical placement during training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Farrell
- Job title
- ED Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01895273646
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