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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Registered Nurse Emergency Department

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the Emergency Department multidisciplinary team, responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent, emergency and life-threatening conditions. Working within the NMC Code and Trust policies, the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring that patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment throughout their emergency care journey.

The Registered Nurse will work across all areas of the Emergency Department, including resuscitation, ambulatory care, assessment areas, waiting areas and paediatric services as required. They will be professionally accountable for clinical assessment, patient monitoring, care coordination, prioritisation and the recognition and escalation of patient deterioration. Registered Nurses play a central role in maintaining patient safety, supporting patient flow and ensuring effective communication with patients, relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role includes responsibility for clinical decision-making, escalation of concerns and supporting the delivery of safe, timely and effective emergency care.

The post holder will contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, governance activities and the education and support of students, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Support Workers and newly registered staff.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures

Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.

Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.

Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient

Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct

Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands

Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures

Education and Training

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at York Hospital. Remote interviews will not be available.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme

• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-8365252-RN-ME

Job locations

Emergency Department

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Practical Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge in the Emergency Department

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to working with people
• Flexible, adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Practical Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge in the Emergency Department

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to working with people
• Flexible, adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Department

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Jemma Cropley

[email protected]

07929105004

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-8365252-RN-ME

Job locations

Emergency Department

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

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