Staff Nurse - SDEC | Barts Health NHS Trust


Company:	Barts Health NHS Trust
Salary:	£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E11 1NR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	10 Dec 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 staff nurse to join our team on the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit provides rapid assessment, investigation and treatment for patients with acute medical conditions who require urgent care but are not expected to need an overnight hospital admission. Working with emergency, primary care and community services, the multidisciplinary team delivers timely diagnostics, specialist review and treatment in a dedicated ambulatory setting, enabling patients to receive high-quality care and return home safely on the same day whenever clinically appropriate. Its primary purpose is to deliver high-quality emergency care while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and improving patient flow through the hospital.

SDEC has dedicated practice development nurses who support staff in their development and work closely with new starters. Training will be given and there is an opportunity for staff to develop professionally to their full potential.

The Band 5 staff nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients attending the Same Day Emergency Care Unit. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, supports the rapid assessment and treatment pathway, facilitates safe and timely discharge, and contributes to the effective flow of patients through the service.

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.

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.

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.

The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026

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