Job summary
The candidate must have the ability to demonstrate competency in all extended ED or acute medicine roles, such as patient triaging, wound care, phlebotomy and cannulation skills.
Ability to independently co-ordinate the department
Ability to supervise workload of self and others
Ability to teach self and others
Demonstrate commitment to support national, Trust and ED strategies and objectives as this department works very closely with ED
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He/she will be prepared to work within the division as a named nurse, within a team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and evidence base nursing.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Actively participate in the delivery of care.
- Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
- Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements.
- Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers.
- Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
- Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership.
- Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability.
- Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care.
- Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise.
- Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature.
- Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service.
- All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.
- Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc.
- Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.
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Additional Senior Band 6 Clinical Responsibilities (*):
- Be familiar with the major Incident Plan and in the event of a Major Incident and in the absence of a senior colleague assume the role of the Nurse in Charge
Manaqerial Responsibilities:
- Ensure that Trust and Departmental Policies are followed, including sickness and absence, lateness, uniform and confidentiality.
- Maintain the safety and well-being of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported and documented.
- Support and contribute to changes in practice I policy which embrace the strategic direction of the NHS.
- Deputise for the Ward Manager coordinating the department when appropriate.
- Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to patient activity, in order that statistics may be accurately compiled.
- Assist in the investigation of complaints or incidents, according to Trust Policy.
- Have regard for the ACU budget and support the Senior Nursing team in relation to this, particularly with regard to use of equipment and products.
Additional Senior Band 6 Mana erial Res onsibilities
- Actively participate in clinical and operational management of the department, being able to independently co-ordinate and liaise with other members of the MDT who use the facilities of the department.
- Deputise for the Nurse in Charge of the department in their absence.
Educational Responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for own professional growth, development and motivation, including participation in Clinical Supervision.
- Act as a mentor/suppott for junior staff and students and ensure that learners allocated to the ACU are given appropriate teaching, support and guidance in accordance with local objectives and continuous assessment.
- Acts as a mentor / support for designated nursing students, contributing to the provision of their learning requrements.
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- Lead as a link nurse for an area in ACU and to act as an advocate to promote overall department knowledge and patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Actively participate in the delivery of care.
- Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
- Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements.
- Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers.
- Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
- Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership.
- Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability.
- Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care.
- Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise.
- Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature.
- Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service.
- All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.
- Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc.
- Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.
P:\Band spec_DRAFT July 1
Additional Senior Band 6 Clinical Responsibilities (*):
- Be familiar with the major Incident Plan and in the event of a Major Incident and in the absence of a senior colleague assume the role of the Nurse in Charge
Manaqerial Responsibilities:
- Ensure that Trust and Departmental Policies are followed, including sickness and absence, lateness, uniform and confidentiality.
- Maintain the safety and well-being of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported and documented.
- Support and contribute to changes in practice I policy which embrace the strategic direction of the NHS.
- Deputise for the Ward Manager coordinating the department when appropriate.
- Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to patient activity, in order that statistics may be accurately compiled.
- Assist in the investigation of complaints or incidents, according to Trust Policy.
- Have regard for the ACU budget and support the Senior Nursing team in relation to this, particularly with regard to use of equipment and products.
Additional Senior Band 6 Mana erial Res onsibilities
- Actively participate in clinical and operational management of the department, being able to independently co-ordinate and liaise with other members of the MDT who use the facilities of the department.
- Deputise for the Nurse in Charge of the department in their absence.
Educational Responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for own professional growth, development and motivation, including participation in Clinical Supervision.
- Act as a mentor/suppott for junior staff and students and ensure that learners allocated to the ACU are given appropriate teaching, support and guidance in accordance with local objectives and continuous assessment.
- Acts as a mentor / support for designated nursing students, contributing to the provision of their learning requrements.
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- Lead as a link nurse for an area in ACU and to act as an advocate to promote overall department knowledge and patient care.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- RN ILS Mentorship Qualification or willing to undertake within 1st year of post.
- Post Registration Emergency Nursing qualification or willing to undertake within 1st year in post.
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification with sign off*
- Post registration Emergency Nursing Qualification *
- ALS or commitment to undertake within 1st year of post
Work Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 Months at Band 5 in Emergency setting
Desirable
- Minimum of 18 months at Band 6 in NHS ED Setting* Preferably 6 months initial post registration in an NHS setting other than ED Experience in another ED
Skills, Knowledge and ability
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills Literate / Numerate Ability to organise self and others Ability to motivate Supervisory skills
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate competency in all extended ED roles, such as plastering, wound closure and cannulation skills*
- Ability to independently co-ordinate a given area of ED* Ability to supervise workload of self and others* Ability to teach self and others*
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- RN ILS Mentorship Qualification or willing to undertake within 1st year of post.
- Post Registration Emergency Nursing qualification or willing to undertake within 1st year in post.
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification with sign off*
- Post registration Emergency Nursing Qualification *
- ALS or commitment to undertake within 1st year of post
Work Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 Months at Band 5 in Emergency setting
Desirable
- Minimum of 18 months at Band 6 in NHS ED Setting* Preferably 6 months initial post registration in an NHS setting other than ED Experience in another ED
Skills, Knowledge and ability
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills Literate / Numerate Ability to organise self and others Ability to motivate Supervisory skills
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate competency in all extended ED roles, such as plastering, wound closure and cannulation skills*
- Ability to independently co-ordinate a given area of ED* Ability to supervise workload of self and others* Ability to teach self and others*
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).
