Job summary
Wouldn't it be amazing to come to work and everyday be different? One minute you're helping a pregnant lady give birth to her baby, the next your outside ED receiving an adult trauma patient from the air ambulance; if this appeals to you then come and join us.
We are increasing our ED workforce to support staff development, patient experience, and a newer designed department.
Are you a children's nurse looking to expand your skills for the excitement of caring for adult and children in the emergency department?
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse and want to widen your skills to learn to care for all patients in the emergency department?
If all this sounds like you then we would love to welcome you to join Team ED.
We are no longer able to accept applications from newly qualified staff. Applicants will need 6 months' registered experience, previous applications need not apply.
Main duties of the job
We are a very busy major trauma unit, covering a very diverse population we are looking for self-motivated nurses to help take the department forward - you must be committed, flexible and approachable
You will be supported by diverse and innovative Senior Nursing Team along with a team ofEmergency Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners andPractice Educators. We have a team of very supportive Consultants whom we work alongside every day.
About us
Our Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital provides care for both adults and children who attend with serious illness or injury. Due to our large catchment area, we currently provide for approximately 154,000 attendees per year.The department has an 8 bedded resuscitation and 43 major cubicles.
The department is classified as a trauma unit and we have a purpose built helipad onsite that will bring our most serious patients to the department via North West Air Ambulance.
We have a new, state of the art staff facility for staff changing with access to a shower as well as a new staff room, education room and wellbeing retreat for all staff.
We also have 2 Urgent Care Centres that are part of the emergency department and 2 Minor Injuries Units which are located at Accrington Victoria Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a suitable period of supernumerary in which you will be supported by the senior nursing team, the practice educators and a mentor, during you supernumerary period you will develop skills according to the RCN competencies that will enable you to work effectively in all areas of the department. We have a great induction programme.
The department welcomes new members of staff and has an open and friendly culture which is strongly supportive of nursing development and expansion of skills.
We value all the different experiences and qualities people can bring to our department.
Your base would be within the emergency department however yourpost willcover you working in all areas of the department, majors, Resus, Urgent Care and Paediatrics and you may be asked to work at the UCC at Burnley and MIU at Accrington Victoria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a suitable period of supernumerary in which you will be supported by the senior nursing team, the practice educators and a mentor, during you supernumerary period you will develop skills according to the RCN competencies that will enable you to work effectively in all areas of the department. We have a great induction programme.
The department welcomes new members of staff and has an open and friendly culture which is strongly supportive of nursing development and expansion of skills.
We value all the different experiences and qualities people can bring to our department.
Your base would be within the emergency department however yourpost willcover you working in all areas of the department, majors, Resus, Urgent Care and Paediatrics and you may be asked to work at the UCC at Burnley and MIU at Accrington Victoria.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- 1 st level Registered
- Nurse Minimum 6 months Postregistration experience
- GCSE Maths & English Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Ability to manage care for a group of patients and prioritise workload
- Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
- Able to manage more than one task at once
Desirable
- Post-registration experience
- Computer skills
- Advanced Life Support skills
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Effective listening skills
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
- Able to manage priorities under pressures
- Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
Desirable
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- 1 st level Registered
- Nurse Minimum 6 months Postregistration experience
- GCSE Maths & English Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Ability to manage care for a group of patients and prioritise workload
- Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
- Able to manage more than one task at once
Desirable
- Post-registration experience
- Computer skills
- Advanced Life Support skills
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Effective listening skills
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
- Able to manage priorities under pressures
- Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
Desirable
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).
