Job summary
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Division: Medicine & Emergency Care
Care Group: Emergency & Acute Care
Band: 5
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum / pro rata
Interview Date: Thursday 21st December 2023
Would you like to start your nursing career within an award winning department that has a clear development plan that will support you during your future transition from student to registered nursing expert?
Evidence suggests that supporting nurses during this period reduces the likelihood of transition shock. To assist your development we have an 18-month preceptorship programme that includes both clinical and professional development.
Our Emergency Department has professional educators that deliver both BSc and MSc programmes of education to support your continuing professional development from novice to expert practitioner.
Start the New Year by joining our Emergency Nursing team. Emergency Nursing offers a fast-paced environment where your developing skills and knowledge will make a direct difference to your patients and the safety of our community. Our department has been recognised for its innovative practices and sets the standard for workforce development and standardised career development. Don't waste time apply today!
Main duties of the job
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge, practical experience and competence
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards of both local and national policy
To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. This will involve regular liaison with senior nurses and the medical teams
You will tactfully advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, and understand that the acute phase of care may not be the right time for such conversations
Recognise the significance of physical and clinical observations made, and utilise methods of escalation to negate the possible physical deterioration of patients
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge, practical experience and competence
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards of both local and national policy
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. This will involve regular liaison with senior nurses and the medical teams
You will tactfully advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, and understand that the acute phase of care may not be the right time for such conversations
Recognise the significance of physical and clinical observations made, and utilise methods of escalation to negate the possible physical deterioration of patients
Adheres to NMC Code of Conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge, practical experience and competence
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards of both local and national policy
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. This will involve regular liaison with senior nurses and the medical teams
You will tactfully advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, and understand that the acute phase of care may not be the right time for such conversations
Recognise the significance of physical and clinical observations made, and utilise methods of escalation to negate the possible physical deterioration of patients
Adheres to NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Experience
Essential
- To participate in or provide evidence of completion of preceptorship
- Is able to administer intravenous drug therapy/ or is willing to work towards this
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Valued Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Experience
Essential
- To participate in or provide evidence of completion of preceptorship
- Is able to administer intravenous drug therapy/ or is willing to work towards this
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Valued Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
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).
