Job summary
The Acute Medical Unit is a high-energy, fast-paced assessment environment with 48 bedded spaces, supported by a busy Same Day Emergency Care Clinic operating 7 days a week. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and well-organised care, consistently striving for the highest standards. As part of our Emergency Village, you'll also be instrumental in promoting and supporting patient flow across departments, helping ensure every patient receives timely and seamless care.
With a dedicated AMU workforce of around 100 staff, including five experienced Senior Sisters and an on-site Clinical Educator, you'll be joining a well-supported and highly motivated team. Our nurses and healthcare assistants work collaboratively, championing excellent patient care and fostering a positive, dynamic environment where you will be welcomed, developed, and valued.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be at the heart of patient care and flow within the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care service. Your responsibilities will be varied, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding, including:
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Leading and supporting the full admission process, ensuring patients are welcomed and assessed efficiently.
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Playing an active role in medicines management to support safe and effective treatment.
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Contributing to proactive discharge planning to support patient flow and timely transitions of care.
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Providing hands-on care to acutely unwell patients, responding quickly and confidently to changing clinical needs.
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Delivering urgent or emergency care and supporting investigations to aid rapid diagnosis and treatment.
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Working closely with the Nurse in Charge to maintain smooth and effective flow through the unit.
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Collaborating with a wide range of multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic patient care.
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Taking part in the running of our Same Day Emergency Care clinic, supporting patients who require rapid assessment and treatment.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detail about the role and its responsibilities, we encourage you to explore the full Job Description attached to this advert. It provides a clear picture of what you can expect day-to-day and how youll contribute to the smooth running of our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detail about the role and its responsibilities, we encourage you to explore the full Job Description attached to this advert. It provides a clear picture of what you can expect day-to-day and how youll contribute to the smooth running of our service.
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).
