Job summary
As the Lead Emergency Care Nurse, you will be responsible for the daily operational management and service delivery process within the Resuscitation room along with the line management of a nursing team.
Successful applicants will predominantly work in the resuscitation department however will be expected to rotate into other areas of the ED to maintain a breadth of skills and expertise.
The post holder will provide leadership in the Resuscitation room undertaking the role of the Resuscitation room lead. This will provide specialist emergency nursing advice to co-workers and juniors working throughout the department. The role is to work primarily, but not exclusively, in the resuscitation area
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate specialist emergency care and major trauma expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice, evidenced by completion of appropriate competencies.
To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary team in the resuscitation area to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required.
The role includes working closely and effectively with the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the Emergency Department Resuscitation room. This includes the support and leadership provided to nursing and support staff within the Emergency Department and across the Emergency Floor. The role also includes the continuing responsibility for the effective delivery of the philosophy, policies, and standards of care and morale of the department in line with the Trust values: Patients first, Passion for excellence, Personal responsibility and Pride in our team.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:
Clinical
1. To demonstrate specialist emergency care and major trauma expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice, evidenced by completion of appropriate competencies
2. To take responsibility of the accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of clinical data in relation to emergency care patients and take appropriate action
3. To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required
4. To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care
5. To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary team in the resuscitation area to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required
6. To act as a role model of expert clinical practice.
7. To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record.
8. To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
9. To participate in quality and audit initiatives within the department.
10. To use clinical expertise and skills to accurately assess patients individual needs managing clinical priorities appropriately.
11. To co-ordinate, delegate and supervise the management and planning of nursing care within the department when undertaking clinical shifts; deploying staff across the emergency floor considering operational and patient need, acuity and dependency.
12. Maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate standards of cleaning. Coordinate the reporting of all such incidents for the area in liaison with the Matron and Service Manager
13. To ensure that all patients who use the emergency department service do so in a timely manner ensuring equality, privacy and dignity needs are met. Communicate proactively with the patients and their relatives.
14. To challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient; maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients changing clinical needs.
15. Ensure a visible presence in clinical areas of responsibility regularly, to ensure accessibility and visibility for staff and patients
16. To act within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
17. To practice safe prescribing of medicines where appropriate and as per agreed scope of practice, and act in accordance with the hospital non-medical prescribing policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:
Clinical
1. To demonstrate specialist emergency care and major trauma expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence-based practice, evidenced by completion of appropriate competencies
2. To take responsibility of the accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of clinical data in relation to emergency care patients and take appropriate action
3. To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required
4. To order appropriate diagnostic investigations, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, to assist in managing episodes of care
5. To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary team in the resuscitation area to ensure a high standard of patient care, providing support and supervision as required
6. To act as a role model of expert clinical practice.
7. To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record.
8. To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
9. To participate in quality and audit initiatives within the department.
10. To use clinical expertise and skills to accurately assess patients individual needs managing clinical priorities appropriately.
11. To co-ordinate, delegate and supervise the management and planning of nursing care within the department when undertaking clinical shifts; deploying staff across the emergency floor considering operational and patient need, acuity and dependency.
12. Maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate standards of cleaning. Coordinate the reporting of all such incidents for the area in liaison with the Matron and Service Manager
13. To ensure that all patients who use the emergency department service do so in a timely manner ensuring equality, privacy and dignity needs are met. Communicate proactively with the patients and their relatives.
14. To challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient; maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients changing clinical needs.
15. Ensure a visible presence in clinical areas of responsibility regularly, to ensure accessibility and visibility for staff and patients
16. To act within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
17. To practice safe prescribing of medicines where appropriate and as per agreed scope of practice, and act in accordance with the hospital non-medical prescribing policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC
- oRelevant post registration clinically specialty qualification (ie ICU or ED nursing course or equivalent)
- oALS.
- oHolds registered mentor or teaching/ education qualification
- oDegree or working towards degree level or evidence of equivalent health care related study.
- oChild/Adult protection certificate.
Desirable
- oWorking towards Masters level study
- oTNCC / ATNC and instructor status or equivalent level 2 trauma
- oAPLS
- oMIMM's - Major Incident Medical Management
Experience
Essential
- oA minimum of 4 years post registration emergency nursing experience.
- oA minimum of 18 months working as Band 6 level in an emergency care setting.
- oLeadership and management experience.
- oProven and current experience in the Emergency Medicine setting.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems.
- oClinical supervision experience. Experience of innovative & flexible working practices.
Skills
Essential
- oClinical competence in IV drug administration. oVenepuncture & Cannulation.
- oIT skills e.g., word, excel, outlook and hospital database experience.
- oAbility to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure.
- oEvidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. & ability to empower.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the principles & practice of emergency care.
- oAwareness and keen sense of cultural diversity and overcoming language barriers
- oUnderstanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
- oTrust vision, values and strategic objectives
- oHandling clinical incidents and complaints.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC
- oRelevant post registration clinically specialty qualification (ie ICU or ED nursing course or equivalent)
- oALS.
- oHolds registered mentor or teaching/ education qualification
- oDegree or working towards degree level or evidence of equivalent health care related study.
- oChild/Adult protection certificate.
Desirable
- oWorking towards Masters level study
- oTNCC / ATNC and instructor status or equivalent level 2 trauma
- oAPLS
- oMIMM's - Major Incident Medical Management
Experience
Essential
- oA minimum of 4 years post registration emergency nursing experience.
- oA minimum of 18 months working as Band 6 level in an emergency care setting.
- oLeadership and management experience.
- oProven and current experience in the Emergency Medicine setting.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems.
- oClinical supervision experience. Experience of innovative & flexible working practices.
Skills
Essential
- oClinical competence in IV drug administration. oVenepuncture & Cannulation.
- oIT skills e.g., word, excel, outlook and hospital database experience.
- oAbility to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure.
- oEvidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. & ability to empower.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the principles & practice of emergency care.
- oAwareness and keen sense of cultural diversity and overcoming language barriers
- oUnderstanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
- oTrust vision, values and strategic objectives
- oHandling clinical incidents and complaints.
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).
