Job summary
The GPAU service would like to bring all General Practitioner and suitable Emergency Department direct referred medical patients directly to the Acute Medicine department by bypassing the Emergency Department and ensuring medical patients are seen by an Acute Medic first time.
We have an excellent education program to provide on-going development and support to you . We also have the opportunities to develop triage and assessment skills in GPAU
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoy a challenge. You will join a forward thinking multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high standards of care in a challenging environment. Applicants must enjoy a fast pace acute environment as well as having a keen interest in caring in these acute settings.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse for the band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role in GPAU. We are looking for an experienced Band 5 or 6 nurse with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate effective leadership. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care and you need to be committed to improving service delivery.
To be considered for this role, you will be a registered nurse with demonstrable clinical expertise . Recent acute experience in an acute setting is essential.
If you would like any more information please contact
Sister Alice Harris or Sister Gillian Wardle on 07538 765531 or 0116 252 0120
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
- Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.
- Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, completeand contemporaneous nursing records.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Establishing effective leadership and communication
- Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.
- Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.
- Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
- Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
- Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.
- Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
- Deputise as appropriate for the Ward/Unit Manager or Deputy Ward/Unit Manager
Continuing education, professional and personal development process within the Knowledge and Skills Framework (Undertake the Trust Corporate and CMG specific induction and competency programmes.
- Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.
- Raise any issues with regard toattending or accessing training.
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge and competence and awareness of professional issues.
- Undertake specialist education and training as required that will allow healthcare to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
- Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision/Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.
- Act as a preceptor to newly registered staff and on a regular basis act as a mentor and assessor for students learners on clinical placements.
- Take a lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge/clinical skills within the team e.g. speciality focused link nurse, health promotion lead, student link nurse.
- Accept designated responsibilities from other team members and actively contribute to performance review and the appraisal and personal development planning (PDP)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
- Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.
- Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, completeand contemporaneous nursing records.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Establishing effective leadership and communication
- Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.
- Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.
- Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
- Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
- Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.
- Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
- Deputise as appropriate for the Ward/Unit Manager or Deputy Ward/Unit Manager
Continuing education, professional and personal development process within the Knowledge and Skills Framework (Undertake the Trust Corporate and CMG specific induction and competency programmes.
- Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.
- Raise any issues with regard toattending or accessing training.
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge and competence and awareness of professional issues.
- Undertake specialist education and training as required that will allow healthcare to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
- Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision/Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.
- Act as a preceptor to newly registered staff and on a regular basis act as a mentor and assessor for students learners on clinical placements.
- Take a lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge/clinical skills within the team e.g. speciality focused link nurse, health promotion lead, student link nurse.
- Accept designated responsibilities from other team members and actively contribute to performance review and the appraisal and personal development planning (PDP)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in relevant clinical area (Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, Advanced Practice)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience
Desirable
- Contribution to projects that have enhanced or changed clinical care or service development
Development
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and delivering educational packages
Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience of / participation in reviewing and managing complaints and / or adverse events
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in relevant clinical area (Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, Advanced Practice)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience
Desirable
- Contribution to projects that have enhanced or changed clinical care or service development
Development
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and delivering educational packages
Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience of / participation in reviewing and managing complaints and / or adverse events
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).
