Staff Nurse - Emergency Department - Fixed term | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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*Please note - Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.*

 

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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. 

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.

The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, 

implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The postholder will teach and 

supervise post basic learners and unqualified staff. This role will act as a key worker to 

allocated patients and take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients. The post 

holder will be expected to work in all areas of the Emergency Department caring with a 

caring for a variety of different clinical presentations.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026