Job overview

*****PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*****

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurses to join our Emergency Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Adult Emergency Department is currently undergoing an exciting period of change which is reflected in the management of patients and the opportunities available to staff for personal and professional growth and development.

The role will offer you a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in emergency care and enhance your professional development.  We provide a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing mentorship to ensure you build confidence and competence in an acute care setting. We take immense pride in investing in the growth and success of our nursing staff and have formal education channels and a nationally recognised development program.

We are committed to a healthy and open "speak-up" culture, where feedback from both staff and patients shapes our ongoing journey toward excellence. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for achieving outstanding care and represent our Trust values.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital which is located in Leytonstone, East London, a vibrant area known for its rich diversity and culture. Situated just a 15-minute tube journey from Central London and the West End, it offers easy access to some of the best attractions and amenities London has to offer. The area also boasts Westfield shopping centre and the iconic Olympic Village, as well as the natural beauty of Epping Forest nearby, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. We have a wide range of benefits available to staff including the on-site Tomswood Health and Wellbeing Centre which offers a variety of fitness classes, including Zumba and Pilates, promoting physical and mental health.

The hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment, which includes the creation of a new, state-of-the-art, sustainable hospital. This development aims to enhance NHS services and patient care, ensuring that the future of Whipps Cross is bright. Joining the Whipps Cross team means becoming part of a dedicated family, where you can contribute to shaping the future of healthcare at Barts Health.

If you're passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care and want to make a difference in a hospital undergoing significant change, we'd love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.