Job summary
What is Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)?
SDEC is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital.
Under this care model, patients presenting at hospital with relevant conditions can be rapidly assessed, diagnosed and treated without being admitted to a ward, and if clinically safe to do so, will go home the same day their care is provided.
When a patient comes to hospital, an SDEC service means patients with various medical concerns can be assessed, diagnosed, treated and safely discharged home the same day, rather than being admitted.
The national SDEC model builds on previous improvement work in ambulatory emergency care (AEC) services across the NHS, with the aim of providing a consistent approach to patient pathways.
Main duties of the job
Our Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) aims to rapidly investigate and treat patients so they can go home on the same day. Some of these patients may need to be admitted or return the next day for further treatment.
The Unit is a consultant - led service, working alongside advanced clinical practitioners, junior doctors, nurses and clinical support workers.
We are looking for a senior nurse to join our team and help drive the success of the Same Day Emergency Care unit. The role will involve coordinating a busy assessment unit and undertaking a managerial responsibility as delegated by the unit manager or Matron.
Our service is currently 7 days per week, 12 hours a day.
We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, who can use their own initiative and are open to new ideas. We need someone who wants to work within a team and who can develop the service and can implement change. This role would also include deputising for the Unit Manager in their absence.
You should have demonstrable experience in acute emergency medicine and be able to communicate clearly and confidently with patients, relatives and members of staff.
This service is currently undertaking a review of the service hours provided. This is currently subject to change.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Medical team interaction
- Assist and support in patient admission and discharge
- Personal hygiene and nutritional support
- Drug administration
Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients and clients.
Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.
Assisting in running clinics and supporting in admitting patients where required.
Please refer to the job description file attached for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Medical team interaction
- Assist and support in patient admission and discharge
- Personal hygiene and nutritional support
- Drug administration
Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients and clients.
Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.
Assisting in running clinics and supporting in admitting patients where required.
Please refer to the job description file attached for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of professional development
- Basic life support up to date
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work with a team and work effectively with others
- Knowledge of patient conditional from different specialities
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Knowledge appraisal process
Desirable
- Acute medical nursing care
Personal Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Strong desire to improve standards
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Open/ reflective/ warm
- Creative and flexible
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Aware of national nursing agendas
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Flexible internal rotation to different areas to the department and trust if required
- Understand the requirement to safeguard adults children
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of professional development
- Basic life support up to date
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work with a team and work effectively with others
- Knowledge of patient conditional from different specialities
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Knowledge appraisal process
Desirable
- Acute medical nursing care
Personal Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Strong desire to improve standards
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Open/ reflective/ warm
- Creative and flexible
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Aware of national nursing agendas
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Flexible internal rotation to different areas to the department and trust if required
- Understand the requirement to safeguard adults children
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).
