Job summary
The Emergency Department at Northampton General Hospital provides Emergency services for Adults and Children for the North of the county.
The department has approximately 115,000 attendances annually and the hospital provides Acute Stroke and Vascular services for the county. The department has a 9 bedded resuscitation area, a First Intervention Team area, a dedicated paediatric department within the ED, Minor Injury service run by a team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners and a Urgent care centre.
We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated nurses to join the team at Northampton General. You must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a keen interest in Emergency Care, as well as the desire to develop your knowledge and skills within this area.
The department offers a wide range of education and development opportunities for the right person and excellent support from a mentor and senior nursing team. We offer a comprehensive supernumerary period with support from a preceptorship team.
Come and join a forward thinking, progressive trust who value and respect the nursing work force. NGH is the first UK hospital to achieve "Pathway to Excellence".
Main duties of the job
To deliver exemplary nursing care to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department at Northampton General Hospital whilst working within a team of dynamic and motivated healthcare professionals.
The opportunity to develop personally and professionally is encouraged, this is supported with clinical supervision and opportunities to attend relevant training and courses.
Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role and responsibilities:
To act at all times, with regard to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts policies and guidelines.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care maintaining the highest standards possible at all times.
To liaise with members of the health care team and patients families to discuss care appropriate to individual patients.
To have a patient focussed approach to care, ensuring that each individual patient has the best care possible.
To be motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge.
To be responsible for the accurate documentation of nursing information and be aware of the necessity, at all times, for effective written and verbal communication.
To utilise the best practice available, utilising research and/or evidence based practice at all times.
To support both senior and junior members of staff and students, demonstrating commitment and loyalty to the profession and the Directorate.
To help create a positive working environment for all members of the health care team, promoting positive working practices at all times.
To attend and participate in department meetings, helping to implement change as required.
To attend a regular performance review with the Ward Sister, Charge Nurse or Senior Nurse.
To assist in the ordering and storage of supplies ensuring that the most cost effective use is made of resources.
To accept personal responsibility for identifying own educational needs and professional development.
To assist with teaching, mentoring and the supervision of staff, thus actively participating in maintaining a positive clinical learning environment.
To advise patients, where appropriate on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness and accidents.
Other information:
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role and responsibilities:
To act at all times, with regard to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts policies and guidelines.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care maintaining the highest standards possible at all times.
To liaise with members of the health care team and patients families to discuss care appropriate to individual patients.
To have a patient focussed approach to care, ensuring that each individual patient has the best care possible.
To be motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge.
To be responsible for the accurate documentation of nursing information and be aware of the necessity, at all times, for effective written and verbal communication.
To utilise the best practice available, utilising research and/or evidence based practice at all times.
To support both senior and junior members of staff and students, demonstrating commitment and loyalty to the profession and the Directorate.
To help create a positive working environment for all members of the health care team, promoting positive working practices at all times.
To attend and participate in department meetings, helping to implement change as required.
To attend a regular performance review with the Ward Sister, Charge Nurse or Senior Nurse.
To assist in the ordering and storage of supplies ensuring that the most cost effective use is made of resources.
To accept personal responsibility for identifying own educational needs and professional development.
To assist with teaching, mentoring and the supervision of staff, thus actively participating in maintaining a positive clinical learning environment.
To advise patients, where appropriate on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness and accidents.
Other information:
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the postholders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current issues and topics relevant to ED nursing.
Desirable
- Post registration ED experience.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Willingness to acquire new skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a physically, mentally and emotionally challenging environment.
- Physical effort is required to move patients and equipment.
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, suturing, plastering and other extended roles.
Key Competencies, personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude.
- Motivated and innovative.
- Excellent team worker.
- Display dedication to the development of the team and the department.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current issues and topics relevant to ED nursing.
Desirable
- Post registration ED experience.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Willingness to acquire new skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a physically, mentally and emotionally challenging environment.
- Physical effort is required to move patients and equipment.
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, suturing, plastering and other extended roles.
Key Competencies, personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude.
- Motivated and innovative.
- Excellent team worker.
- Display dedication to the development of the team and the department.
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).
