Job summary
The Acute Medical Unit is a fast pace assessment Unit with 52 bedded spaces alongside a Same Day Emergency Care Clinic running a 7-day service. Registered Nurses are expected to work in a safe, effective and organized manner, always striving to achieve a high standard of care. Being part of the Emergency Village, you would be expected to work in a way that promotes and supports flow between departments.
With a workforce on AMU of around 100 members of staff, five current senior sisters and a clinical educator based here, you will be well supported and integrated into a fantastic team of nurses and health care assistants who strive to provide excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking admission process
Medicines Management
Discharge Planning
Caring for acutely unwell patients
Providing urgent / emergency care or investigations
Working in conjunction with the Nurse in Charge to maintain flow
Working closely with the different Multi Disciplinary Teams
Work in our Same Day Emergency care clinic
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registered
- Able to understand medical terminology
Desirable
- Mentor / Practice Assessor
- Post qualification course attendance
Interest
Essential
- Interest in working in acute setting
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting (e.g Health care assistant role)
Desirable
- Training within acute / emergency care
- Post qualification experience over 6 months
Communication
Essential
- Good standard of written communication
- Able to demonstrate insight into strengths and personal actions
Desirable
- Effective coping skills and demonstrable ability to achieve demanding objectives against deadlines
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registered
- Able to understand medical terminology
Desirable
- Mentor / Practice Assessor
- Post qualification course attendance
Interest
Essential
- Interest in working in acute setting
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting (e.g Health care assistant role)
Desirable
- Training within acute / emergency care
- Post qualification experience over 6 months
Communication
Essential
- Good standard of written communication
- Able to demonstrate insight into strengths and personal actions
Desirable
- Effective coping skills and demonstrable ability to achieve demanding objectives against deadlines
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).
