Senior Staff Nurse
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Job summary
ACU is a 35 bedded acute admissions ward, accepting medical, surgical, gynaecological and orthopaedic admissions directly from the Emergency Department.
If you would like to progress your career in a fast-paced and challenging environment, look no further than this unit. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and flexible nurses to join our Acute Care Unit. This is a fast paced unit so you'll need to be constantly on the ball, but it's an exciting opportunity to gain management experience and clinical knowledge in a wide variety of disciplines.
The post holder is responsible for acting as a deputy to the sister/charge nurse in ensuring that patients receive the highest possible standards of care.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will need to be expertise in your clinical knowledge and skills, experienced in coordinating the Unit. Evidence of organisational ability, leadership potential, conflict resolution as well as a commitment to teaching and facilitating training is essential.
Key Duties:
Liaise and act as key point of contact with other clinical areas.
Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and in collaboration with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
Provide a leadership and supervisory role in the day to day running of the clinical area, supporting nursing team and the MDT in providing excellence in care.
Co-ordinate care delivery, e.g. allocations of named nurse, ensuring continuity of care.Being a visible point of contact for staff acting as a resource for problems and deteriorating patients.
Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with CPR training, act as a clinical expert and provide support to junior staff.
Respond to enquiries/ concerns/complaints from patients and visitors in a courteous, timely and relevant manner
Deputise for the ward sister/charge nurse during periods of absence and ensuring standards and mission of the unit are maintained.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
26 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a. incl.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0429
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
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