- Take overall responsibility for a number of patients and safe effective management of the clinical area on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the Ward Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- On a shift-by-shift basis, be responsible for the delivery clinical expertise in all aspects of patient care in the relevant clinical setting
- Ensure that patient documentation is accurate and defensible in accordance with Trust and NMC policies, disseminating all relevant changes in the patients condition to the MDT
- Undertake, perform and assess enhanced skills within the clinical area, to improve the patient experience and journey ( venepuncture, cannulation, etc)
- Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instructions and department procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
- Be actively involved in all aspects of admission and discharge process
- Act as a support to the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse and deputise when necessary to ensure continuity of the delivery of a high standard of care.
- Perform nurse led pre-assessment for client group as part of the multi skilled practitioner role within the department. Person Specification
- NMC Registration
- BLS
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Triage training
- ILS
- ALS / PILS
- Research aware
- Awareness of current political/professional and operational issues
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Previous mentorship experience
- Experience in audit/research activities
- Previous experience at band 5
- IT skills
- IV drug administration
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Ability to mentor
- Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment
- Identify and escalate to senior staff member if a patient is deteriorating
- Willingness to share knowledge
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Committed to delivering a high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Time management skills
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Staff Nurse - Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
We are looking for experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Emergency Department, to support a wide range of shifts.
WSH Emergency department have recently undertaken a major expansion project and we now have our own Majors Assessment Area. This together with a Rapid Assessment Area means we can ensure we meet all our patients' needs and ensure optimised service delivery. It doesn't stop here We have a dedicated and enthusiastic ED work force that includes Acute Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) who can see, treat and discharge their own patients, assisting the medical ED team in delivering excellent care.
Following a CQC inspection in 2019, our Emergency Department received an overall rating of 'Good'. We are passionate supporters of our nursing team at every grade, but recognise the unique skills and experience that our Band 6 staff bring to the team. As our ideal candidate you must have a strong desire to deliver high quality ED nursing care as part of a motivated team
Main duties of the job
The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Emergency Department.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the following:
Education & Qualification
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Experience & Knowledge
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Desirable
Skills & Abilities
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Personal Qualities
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