Job summary
Have responsibility for leading and coordinating the clinical and managerial requirements for the ED on a shift by shift basis.
Acting as an expert resource for the nursing team, and supporting them in the delivery of safe, evidence based and effective care.
Highly visible accessible approach for patients, their carers and relatives, and all staff within the MDT alike.
Clinically focused to support the department, leading by example and empowering staff in their personal and professional development.
Ensuring patient care is delivered in a timely and appropriate manner, and to facilitate patient flow through the department.
They will be expected to work closely with the medical team to ensure patient safety and prompt and appropriate care is given.
Innovative with ways of working, and will strive to develop the service which best fits the demands made upon the department, and will be encouraged and supported to challenge working practices in order to become as efficient as possible.
Main duties of the job
- Working clinically to oversee the safety and quality of the care given within the Emergency Department.
- Using specialist knowledge of Emergency Nursing to provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team, to ensure the delivery of high quality patient centred care on a shift by shift basis
- Supporting junior colleagues during the shift and as a team leader.
- Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety and to ensure patient flow throughout the department.
- Responsible for undertaking appraisals of all staff within their individual team.
- Undertaking regular 1:1s with their individual team members.
- Performing sickness absence reviews as per Trust Policy.
- Making decisions regarding clinical and personnel issues on a shift by shift basis.
- Developing the service and team to ensure high quality care is deliverable and appropriately implemented.
- Delivering upon requests made by departmental Matron
- Following the Departments and Trusts Policies and Protocols
About us
The nursing team in the Emergency Department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department, supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.
Practice Educators, who are based within the department and offer a multitude of learning experiences tailored to the needs of the Emergency Department. Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.
The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
- Developing and supporting Junior Staff.
- Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment.
Planning and Organisation
- Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities.
- Keeping up to date with Organisational developments.
- Service delivery, clinically and administratively.
Responsibility and Accountability
- Adhere to NMC code.
- Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures.
- Adhere to Job description and Contract.
Policy and Service Responsibility
- Follow trust protocols and maintain standards.
- Be actively involved in developing policies and processes for the department.
Responsibility for Finance, Equpiment and Other Resources
- Competent use of Equpiment, training and supporting others.
- Have an awareness of Budget and expenditure.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
- Attend a Leadership development course.
- Have a clear career development plan.
- Support staff in reflection.
- Work alongside the other senior staff to develop.
- Participate in senior staff meetings and produce reports as requested by the department Matron.
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
- Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies.
- Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
- Developing and supporting Junior Staff.
- Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment.
Planning and Organisation
- Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities.
- Keeping up to date with Organisational developments.
- Service delivery, clinically and administratively.
Responsibility and Accountability
- Adhere to NMC code.
- Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures.
- Adhere to Job description and Contract.
Policy and Service Responsibility
- Follow trust protocols and maintain standards.
- Be actively involved in developing policies and processes for the department.
Responsibility for Finance, Equpiment and Other Resources
- Competent use of Equpiment, training and supporting others.
- Have an awareness of Budget and expenditure.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
- Attend a Leadership development course.
- Have a clear career development plan.
- Support staff in reflection.
- Work alongside the other senior staff to develop.
- Participate in senior staff meetings and produce reports as requested by the department Matron.
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
- Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies.
- Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- RN
- Emergency Nursing Qualification
- Mentorship Qualification
- ALS/PILS
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of working in an Emergency Department
- Managerial and leadership experience
- Clinical skills required for Emergency Nursing
- Experience of mentorship and preceptorship
Desirable
- Experience of assessing sick children
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- RN
- Emergency Nursing Qualification
- Mentorship Qualification
- ALS/PILS
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of working in an Emergency Department
- Managerial and leadership experience
- Clinical skills required for Emergency Nursing
- Experience of mentorship and preceptorship
Desirable
- Experience of assessing sick children
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).
