Staff Nurse - AMSDEC Escalation

Job summary

Acute Medical Same Day Emergency Care (AMSDEC)'s main purpose is the assessment and treatment of patients referred to hospital via their GP and those referred to the medical team from ED, UTC, clinics, paramedics etc.We aim to treat patients the same day following diagnostics and treatment or bring them back to our returner's clinic for further assessment or diagnostics.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing emergency care environment and also the prospect of working on other acute medical wards if AMSDEC does not have the need to be bedded.

We are currently looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse for AMSDEC within the Emergency Assessment Unit on night shifts and on some occasion's long days.The working hours are 2000-0830, Day 0800-2030 or 1000-2030.

This appointment is to AMSDEC, however if the unit is un-bedded you will be redeployed within the Medicine division.

We would welcome candidates with experience within acute medical settings who are keen to progress their career within the Urgentcare division. The successful candidate will hold a current professional registration; have excellent communication skills and the abilityto remain professional under pressure.

Informal visits are welcome

Main duties of the job

We need nurses who are open to the challenges brought about by change and who are committed to creative partnerships. You willneed to be responsive to the fluctuating demands typical of the emergency environment and show a willingness to undertake extendedroles.

We are looking for individuals who are keen to develop and deliver excellent clinical care. You must be motivated to drive forward andimprove the services for the population of Colchester and surrounding area. In turn, we are keen to give you the opportunity to developyour skills whilst supporting you in your career development. We look forward to meeting you.

Liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.

To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with indirect supervision from senior staff.

To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.

About us

One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

AMSDEC Escalation

Colchester General Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

AMSDEC Escalation

Colchester General Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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