Senior Nurse/Senior Charge Nurse
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Job summary
The Acute Medical Unit: is a new purpose built unit, spanning across 2 levels this unit offers a same day emergency service with rapid assessment, diagnostics and a treatment plan. Level 2 has 18 waiting room spaces and 12 ambulatory spaces with an additional triage room. For the more acutely unwell patient we have an upper level (Level 3) consisting of 23 beds and a rapid assessment space. Patients present with a wide range of acute medical conditions such as chest pain, shortness of breath, infections (including sepsis) and exacerbations of chronic medical conditions such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The AMU team are made up of healthcare professionals, including acute physicians, nurses, AHP's and other staff who have expertise in the management of acute medical conditions. We work together to provide timely an efficient care to patients, using diagnostics. Patients are generally seen and treated with 24 hours with an onward plan of care either discharge or a speciality bed.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities and accountability for assuring:
- Safe and effective person centred care is provided by nurses and support staff to meet the needs of patients/clients and their carers
- The highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention and control are achieved and maintained (Ward Sisters Charter DHSSPS, 2006)
- Effective leadership and management of nurses and support staff with clear lines of professional and organisational accountability performance and development of staff
- Nurses and support staff communicate effectively with patients/clients and their carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Effective management of all information to meet the needs of patients/clients/carers, the organisation and its staff, partner organisations and other agencies
- Proactive development and monitoring of nursing services to improve the quality of care provided for patients/clients and their carers
- Effective resource management within allocated budgetary constraints
- Enhancement of the patient/client experience in all aspects of the patient/client journey
- Implementation of effective risk management processes
- Promotion of a supportive environment that enables staff and students to demonstrate ongoing learning and development
- Provision of an environment that enhances multi-disciplinary team working
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first vertically integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population of approximately 375,00 people.
Our integrated health and wellbeing teams, specialist acute services and strong partnership working with Primary Care, Mental Health services, Devon County Council and the CCG means we are in an excellent position to achieve the Trust's commitment of delivering seamless joined-up care. Come and be part of our journey.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-5717932-NMC
Job locations
Torbay and South Devon Health care Trust
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 6RN
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay and South Devon Health care Trust
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 6RN
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