Band 5 Registered General Nurse – Emergency Department
2 days ago
Blackpool
Job Title: Band 5 Registered General Nurse – Emergency Department Location: Blackpool, UK Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing Hours: Full-Time with Flexible Shifts Pay Rates (Umbrella) • Weekdays: £19.50 per hour, • Saturdays & Nights: £23.50 per hour You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred emergency care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions. Role Overview As a Band 5 Emergency Department Nurse, you will provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients during some of their most critical moments. You will be responsible for rapid assessment, ongoing monitoring, and delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions in line with clinical guidelines and hospital policies. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality nursing care within a fast-paced Emergency Department, • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with clinical protocols, • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, • Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to clinical deterioration, • Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, • Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation, • Provide reassurance, information, and emotional support to patients and families, • Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration, • Previous experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting, • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure environments, • Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills, • Flexible locum shifts to suit your availability and lifestyle, • Competitive hourly pay recognising your skills and experience, • Ongoing contract offering consistency and stability, • Exposure to a wide variety of emergency cases, • Opportunity to strengthen acute and emergency care expertise Blackpool offers the benefits of coastal living alongside excellent amenities and transport links. With its vibrant seafront, affordable living, and welcoming community, it is an ideal location for nurses seeking both professional development and quality of life. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning healthcare recruitment agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing competitive rates, flexible opportunities, and roles that align with your experience and career ambitions, while providing dedicated support throughout your locum placement.