Job summary
The Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) have an exciting opportunity for nurses to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team. EAU is a 25 bedded Medical Assessment Unit. It is a fast paced Unit which cares for patients with varied medical conditions in their acute phase.
You need to possess the ability to work in a team and as an individual to deliver high quality patient care. Fast forward thinking and prioritization skills are essential due to fast paced nature of the Ward.
The Emergency Assessment Unit will help you to develop your clinical nursing skills and support your commitment. You will be given a bespoke training and development plan, one to one meetings with your Manager and the support and help of the other friendly staff in Acute Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.
To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
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 familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To promote patient safety
- To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
- To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
- To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
- To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
- To participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
- To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
- To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
- To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
- To promote good working relationships and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.
- To assist in the auditing of patient care and service delivery.
- To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
- To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To promote patient safety
- To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
- To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
- To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
- To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
- To participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
- To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
- To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
- To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
- To promote good working relationships and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.
- To assist in the auditing of patient care and service delivery.
- To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
- To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Acute Registered Nurse with the UK NMC or working towards
- Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Acute Registered Nurse with the UK NMC or working towards
- Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
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).
