Job summary
Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) is a 25 bedded unit; The AAU team work closely with the Emergency Department to treat a variety of patients in a fast-paced environment.
You will be required to take charge and coordinate the flow of patients throughout the unit and further into the hospital some days and others remaining confident in your clinical skills of managing an acute patient caseload. AAU has a 5 bedded Enhanced Care Unit which manages care for Level 2 patients who require NIV and cardiac monitoring.
We are looking for someone to build our senior team of nurses with a motivated individual who is ready for a challenge.
We endeavour to provide our patients with a high standard of patient care and require someone with excellent clinical and communication skills along with strong leadership qualities.
Successful applicants would act as a role model for the team and provide support to both senior and junior members of staff whilst sharing knowledge and experience to help develop others.You will be required to work a variety of shifts and flexibility is required to cover a 24/7 service.
For further information contact acting ward manager Siobhan McDermott 01534 442812
Main duties of the job
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. The
post holder will develop and deliver a specialist service for a group of patients with a defined set of
conditions involving technical interventions and the provision of advice within a multi-disciplinary
framework.
This will involve developing and maintaining a high clinical profile and presence.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient
care, acting as a role model for colleuges, patients and relatives, the post holder will be a highly
experienced practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the development of a
clinical service through involvement in standard setting and the development and dissemination of
expertise within both the clinical and education settings.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code and apply
these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will make a significant contribution to a specialty service through developing effective
clinical leadership skills, and will keep fully up to date in developments within own professional
discipline, sharing clinical knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing care.
The post holder will support individual patients/carers through all aspects of treatment programmes,
providing a ready means of access and advice and may be required to act in the capacity as a an
independent supplementary prescriber.
The post holder will promote a culture of evidence based practice by contribution to developing and
maintaining protocols, documentation, systems, standards, policies and guidelines in line with the
Clinical Governance Framework.
The post holder will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, taking the lead
role when appropriate and participate in building team commitment, coherence and spirit.
The post holder will contribute to the overall aims of the service by developing the nursing staff and
encouraging self-sufficiency and flexibility of working practices to provide the most cost-effective and
efficient working practices.
The post holder will contribute to the Business plan for the specialty service and will be responsible
for budget management, ensuring cost effective use of resources.
The post holder will actively participate in the Education, Training and Development Programme and
will assist junior staff to identify and meet their learning objectives.
The post holder will disseminate clinical knowledge and expertise in specialty throughout organisation
using the principles of teaching and learning in the education of patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will participate constructively in the Performance Review and Appraisal process,
taking responsibility for lifelong learning.
The post holder will demonstrate research experience and the application of research into practice
by creating and maintaining a culture which uses clinical audit and research to improve patient
outcomes and promote best practice.
The post holder will disseminate research findings locally and will demonstrate critical analysis skills
applied to best practice.
The post holder will make a significant contribution to the planning and implement of ongoing audit
of infection control within the clinical area/department/speciality service and ensure that all principles
of infection prevention and control are embedded within the ward/departmental area, will demonstrate
effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or
families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding
policies and procedures
The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition
of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range
and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practices within the
service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code and apply
these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will make a significant contribution to a specialty service through developing effective
clinical leadership skills, and will keep fully up to date in developments within own professional
discipline, sharing clinical knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing care.
The post holder will support individual patients/carers through all aspects of treatment programmes,
providing a ready means of access and advice and may be required to act in the capacity as a an
independent supplementary prescriber.
The post holder will promote a culture of evidence based practice by contribution to developing and
maintaining protocols, documentation, systems, standards, policies and guidelines in line with the
Clinical Governance Framework.
The post holder will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, taking the lead
role when appropriate and participate in building team commitment, coherence and spirit.
The post holder will contribute to the overall aims of the service by developing the nursing staff and
encouraging self-sufficiency and flexibility of working practices to provide the most cost-effective and
efficient working practices.
The post holder will contribute to the Business plan for the specialty service and will be responsible
for budget management, ensuring cost effective use of resources.
The post holder will actively participate in the Education, Training and Development Programme and
will assist junior staff to identify and meet their learning objectives.
The post holder will disseminate clinical knowledge and expertise in specialty throughout organisation
using the principles of teaching and learning in the education of patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will participate constructively in the Performance Review and Appraisal process,
taking responsibility for lifelong learning.
The post holder will demonstrate research experience and the application of research into practice
by creating and maintaining a culture which uses clinical audit and research to improve patient
outcomes and promote best practice.
The post holder will disseminate research findings locally and will demonstrate critical analysis skills
applied to best practice.
The post holder will make a significant contribution to the planning and implement of ongoing audit
of infection control within the clinical area/department/speciality service and ensure that all principles
of infection prevention and control are embedded within the ward/departmental area, will demonstrate
effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or
families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding
policies and procedures
The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition
of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range
and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practices within the
service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship /Assessment of Learning in Practice or equivalent
- module / award / qualification
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualifying experience in specialty area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship /Assessment of Learning in Practice or equivalent
- module / award / qualification
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualifying experience in specialty area
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).