Job summary
To work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to provide high quality Emergency care for patients presenting with major and minor injuries and illnesses.
Is safe, competent and confident in the performance of a wide variety of activities indirectly supervised by a registered practitioner in providing Emergency care.
Monitors patients and implements care following agreed pathway
Main duties of the job
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the departmentCarry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathwayInitiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrivesAssist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patientsProvide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintageImplement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitionerMaintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients' condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the departmentCarry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathwayInitiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrivesAssist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patientsProvide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintageImplement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitionerMaintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record KeepingBe aware, active and follow protocol for all types of internal and external major incidents including flu pandemic and CBRN incidents.Assist to identify and care for patients with mental health and vulnerable patients who lack capacity. Act in the patients best interest and apply knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act in implementing care.Provide one to one care for high risk vulnerable patients at risk from absconding or falls.Assist to identify risk factors which could cause injury or harm to patients whilst in the Emergency department if left unidentified such as falls risk, pressure ulcer and malnutrition riskFollow safe discharge home policy, provide appropriate follow up plan of care, health education advise.Act in a professional manner at all times, maintain professional communication and attitudes with service users and colleagues. Keep services users informed of waiting times and planned care pathwayFollows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infectionMonitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriateBe proficient in the use of information technology utilized within the ward area.Report staff sickness/absence immediately to the nurse in charge of the department.Work with MDT to provide Trusts Emergency 4 hour target for service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the departmentCarry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathwayInitiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrivesAssist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patientsProvide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintageImplement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitionerMaintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record KeepingBe aware, active and follow protocol for all types of internal and external major incidents including flu pandemic and CBRN incidents.Assist to identify and care for patients with mental health and vulnerable patients who lack capacity. Act in the patients best interest and apply knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act in implementing care.Provide one to one care for high risk vulnerable patients at risk from absconding or falls.Assist to identify risk factors which could cause injury or harm to patients whilst in the Emergency department if left unidentified such as falls risk, pressure ulcer and malnutrition riskFollow safe discharge home policy, provide appropriate follow up plan of care, health education advise.Act in a professional manner at all times, maintain professional communication and attitudes with service users and colleagues. Keep services users informed of waiting times and planned care pathwayFollows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infectionMonitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriateBe proficient in the use of information technology utilized within the ward area.Report staff sickness/absence immediately to the nurse in charge of the department.Work with MDT to provide Trusts Emergency 4 hour target for service users.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months post registration
- 6 months acute experience in hospital
Desirable
- Managing cohort of patients
- Work without supervision
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Basic ECG interpretation
Desirable
- Able to challenge poor care, provide evidence
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC code Examples
- Trust Values
- Scope of practice of Band 4
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months post registration
- 6 months acute experience in hospital
Desirable
- Managing cohort of patients
- Work without supervision
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Basic ECG interpretation
Desirable
- Able to challenge poor care, provide evidence
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC code Examples
- Trust Values
- Scope of practice of Band 4
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
