Job summary
The
emergency department is a 24 hr service which is fast paced and deals primarily
with adults over the age of 16 who present with injuries, ailments chronic and
acute illness some of which may be life threatening. Workload
can change from minute to minute and you will be expected to work under
pressure to deliver care at times of extreme service pressure
Within
the role will be responsible for overseeing, delegating and assisting nursing
staff and clinicians in assessing and delivery of care for these patients and
their relatives or carers
This is an
excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge who is
currently working within the emergency care setting and has prior experience as
a band 5/6. We require an enthusiastic, committed and motivated person with
excellent communication and proven leadership skills to join our team.
The successful
candidate will provide clinical leadership, maintain high standards of care and
ensure efficient and safe management of our busy emergency department.
The department delivers a 24-hour service and staff
work on a rota to ensure service needs are met.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that patients attending emergency department are treated within
national standardsand performance
measures are met
To be
responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing
care for all patients in
department
To exercise
accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To supervise, support
and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model. Support department
manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within department.
In the absence of the department manager, is directly responsible for clinical professional and cleanliness standards are
maintained in the department.
To ensure
effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and
resources.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact.
Ensure provision of essential patient care.
Promote a positive patient
experience in an environment that enables
compassionate care to be delivered promoting and delivering harm free care
within own limitations ensuring safe clinical practice.
Provide effective clinical leadership to the
team to support the delivery of trust vision and values.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To supervise support and educate junior members of the team, acting as
a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with the
trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To supervise support and educate junior members of the team, acting as
a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply with the
trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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