Registered Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

Registered Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

The closing date is 25 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Same Day Emergency Care department to welcome a new Staff Nurse to the team.

The post holder will participate in the rapid clinical assessment of acute medical patients, help to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate care, and assist in the coordination of the patient's journey to minimize waits, delays and prevent avoidable admissions.

There will be ongoing development opportunities for the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

To maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous records of care given.

Record keeping and ensuring all documentation is completed.

Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care.

Evaluating clinical care and acting upon the outcomes of evaluation.

Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and reporting any failures in accordance with agreed department protocols.

Keeping up to date with clinical developments and standards eg: NICE guidance.

To be involved in the evaluation of clinical care and the development of action plans to address any deficiencies.

To maintain a portfolio of evidence of clinical skills, competency based assessments and underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by the NMC.

To work in a professional autonomous manner within agreed clinical guidelines, accepted both locally and by governing bodies.

Liaise with various staff across the Trust to ensure patients' care is of a high standard.

To be involved in breaking bad news as agreed with Clinicians.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Additional information

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre employment checks.

Job responsibilities

Act as a support/mentor for other staff within the Department.

In conjunction with other staff members, plan and prioritise own workload.

Self development and participation in continuous and post basic education, as laid down by the NMC.

Maintain standards and work to clinical nursing procedures as formulated by the Trust.

Assist in the induction training of new staff members, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching.

To be involved in the mentorship of new staff members and the development of a comprehensive training package.

To act as an expert resource for training/education for other team members.

Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in nursing.

Ensure that patients are kept informed at all times.

Ensure that patients have their dignity and privacy maintained at all times.

Report for duty attired and of appearance so as to conform with Trust policy.

Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.

Person Specification Skills

• NMC registered
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Clinically proficient in the care of patients within specialty.
• A relevant post basic course.
• A Degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Clinical teaching experience.

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata