Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated compassionate individual to join our team. An experienced autonomous nurse practitioner who is enthusiastic and dynamic. Working in conjunction with the wider hospital team to deliver a high standard of care to all our patients.
Managing and leading a busy nurse led minor injuries unit within the ED. Motivating and role modelling high standards, implementing and driving improvements and initiatives. Continuously striving to achieve an outstanding Emergency department.
The post-holder will provide enthusiastic, passionate and innovative Nursing team leadership, demonstrating outstanding evidence based clinical practice and leadership within the multi-professional team, combined with clear and effective operational/resource management. Will manage and develop patient care in minor injuries unit autonomously. The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective running of the minor injuries unit service provision whilst on duty. Provides education, expertise and mentorship to peer and undertakes audit
Main duties of the job
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.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience RN
- Recent Emergency Department leadership experience at band 6
- Specialist A&E/ED course
- Mentorship Course or Equivalent
- ALS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Masters or Masters Level Achievements
- Leadership/Management course.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy.
- Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope and implement change and manage resilience.
- Practices openness, honesty and transparency.
- Ability to easily share knowledge, teaching Demonstrate understanding and role in management
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor against required outcomes.
Desirable
- Roster Management
- Budget Management
- Complaint Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience within Emergency Care.
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others.
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
- Audit and analysis skills.
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance manages staff in relation to recruitment, performance and absence
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience RN
- Recent Emergency Department leadership experience at band 6
- Specialist A&E/ED course
- Mentorship Course or Equivalent
- ALS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Masters or Masters Level Achievements
- Leadership/Management course.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy.
- Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope and implement change and manage resilience.
- Practices openness, honesty and transparency.
- Ability to easily share knowledge, teaching Demonstrate understanding and role in management
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor against required outcomes.
Desirable
- Roster Management
- Budget Management
- Complaint Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience within Emergency Care.
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others.
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
- Audit and analysis skills.
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance manages staff in relation to recruitment, performance and absence
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)
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).
