Job summary
Multiple SpecialtyAssessment Unit (MSAU/AEC
MSAU is a 16 bedded Unit comprising of 2 mental health beds (Crisis Assessment Unit: CAU). The Unit is the supporting wing of the Emergency Department. The Unit is Nurse Led/managed driven by the patient's pact. This section is on the clock in terms of the response time with a length of stay of one to a maximum of eight (8) hours.
The nurse in Charge takes direct referrals from the Emergency Department doctors, PA, CNS's and senior nurses and will manage the flow through the Unit. Patients who are admitted may require further investigations, procedures and stabilisation before being transferred to the most appropriate ward, hospital or be discharged home.
The Unit will give you the opportunity to care for a diverse range of patients and specialties such as surgical, orthopaedics, ENT, urology, renal, plastics, medical, psychiatry and gynaecology . You will be given the opportunity once capable to do plastering, simple wound closure and dressings.
Closing date: 29thMay 2023
Interview date: 7th June 2023
Main duties of the job
We are seeking dynamic nurses who have skills in quick yet safe assessment, exceptional patient's care and will be happy to work in a fast paced environment. In return we will offer you training and development to enhance your career and the opportunity to be able to apply or have internal transfer across the Emergency floor subject to interviews.
Staff are expected to comply with GSTT trust values, policies and procedures. Effective communication and working well within a team are essential skills required for working within the Unit.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood product
Professional ResponsibilitiesIs wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
Communication
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues.Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.Will give and receive day/night reports. Acting as team leader/member/coordinator as necessary.Report to the Doctor/Sister/Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients conditions, both verbally and in writing as necessary.Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel.
Education & Professional Development
Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.Act as preceptor for newly qualified members of staff.Act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff.knowledge and competence, and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Local Area Variation to Core Job Description.
To complete competencies specific to the postThis job description forms the basis of the roles duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work.
Flexible Working
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This role includes working shift pattern so that we can offer services in the days, night and bank holidays and weekends.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood product
Professional ResponsibilitiesIs wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
Communication
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues.Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.Will give and receive day/night reports. Acting as team leader/member/coordinator as necessary.Report to the Doctor/Sister/Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients conditions, both verbally and in writing as necessary.Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel.
Education & Professional Development
Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.Act as preceptor for newly qualified members of staff.Act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff.knowledge and competence, and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Local Area Variation to Core Job Description.
To complete competencies specific to the postThis job description forms the basis of the roles duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work.
Flexible Working
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This role includes working shift pattern so that we can offer services in the days, night and bank holidays and weekends.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Completion of preceptorship
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Qualifications and training
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Competent in basic life support
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Ability to use own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Completion of preceptorship
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Qualifications and training
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Competent in basic life support
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Ability to use own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
