Job summary
An exciting opportinty has arisen for 3 band 4 nursing associates to join our Emergency Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals, Bedford site.
These posts are 6 months fixed term contracts to cover maternity leave, a great opportunity for those wishing to gain experience in the emergency setting.
The post holder is expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality care for patients with acute illness or injury within the Emergency Department (ED) within your scope of practice.
The post holder will take part in a training programme to become competent in the role of and Emergency Department Nurse Associate as outlined below.
Main duties of the job
Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide.
Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when interacting with patients and their relatives.
Be able to show empathy and compassion on a frequent basis, when caring for people who are experiencing bereavement or have a relative who is critically ill.
Be able to use communication skills when taking telephone queries about the condition of patients or from patients or their relatives who have a complaint.
To assist in establishing the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Carry out routine observations, record Electro Cardio Graphs (ECG's), as required and take and analyse routine urine specimens, ketone and blood sugar testing and escalate abnormalities.
Perform Venepuncture and Intra-Venous Cannulation at the request of trained nurses. Provide assessment of nursing needs and implementation of care required by patients in conjunction with nursing observations, medical requirement and with the co-operation and partnership of the patient and their relatives.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
To risk assess all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy.
Perform personal care such as washing and toileting, transfers of patients in wheelchairs, on trolleys or in beds in and around the department and hospital and assist patients with mobility as part of daily duties.
Remain calm, professional and non-judgemental when faced with violent or aggressive patients and relatives, those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Patients suffering from Mental Health Issues and those with poor personal hygiene and /or infestations on a daily basis.
Be able to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant sights such as major wounds or bleeding, emaciated patients and bodily fluids.
Be able to plan own workload in a busy, noisy environment where there are frequent interruptions and unpredictable changes in demand.
Maintain accurate nursing notes in line with trust policy.
Participate in departmental communication, policy development, and continuous quality improvement and meetings
To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately, and act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Practice, escalating any professional concerns.
Participate in a program of teaching and training for all staff, including mandatory training. All staff will be expected to participate in the competency base training provided as induction and on-going development to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Be able to plan own workload in a busy, noisy environment where there are frequent interruptions and unpredictable changes in demand.
Maintain clinical competence in the use of medical devices used within the department and clinical procedures such as administration of injections.
Ensure that the National Service Framework for Paediatric Services is adhered to and that Child Protection Policies are followed.
Responsible for ensuring that all accidents/incidents are reported to the appropriate Manager and reported via the Inphase reporting system. All employees are required & expected to participate in the Trusts accident/incident reporting system and to comply with the Trusts procedures and techniques for managing risks.
Maintain and share up to date knowledge of current research relevant to emergency care.
General Management
Responsible for regular cleaning of equipment, reporting faults to shift manager and removing defective equipment from use.
Follow trust policy for the safe storage of patients valuables and property whilst in the emergency department in line with trust policy.
Teaching and Learning
To support inexperienced health care staff/ students in their day to day work.
Maintaining up to date with all aspects of core and advanced mandatory training.
Total Patient Experience
Assist other members of the multi-disciplinary team in supporting patients holistically through their emergency department journey.
Major Incident
To maintain and up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan
In the event of a major incident being declared and a call inn of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of A&E as soon as possible.
Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients.
To undertake the one day HMIMMS regarding Major Incident Management so there is an understanding of expectations of band 5 role in a major incident
Undertake the Decontamination of patients from a CBRN incident as required.
Undertake training and maintain competence in scene safety and the use of Personal Protective Equipment used in the pre-hospital setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To risk assess all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy.
Perform personal care such as washing and toileting, transfers of patients in wheelchairs, on trolleys or in beds in and around the department and hospital and assist patients with mobility as part of daily duties.
Remain calm, professional and non-judgemental when faced with violent or aggressive patients and relatives, those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Patients suffering from Mental Health Issues and those with poor personal hygiene and /or infestations on a daily basis.
Be able to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant sights such as major wounds or bleeding, emaciated patients and bodily fluids.
Be able to plan own workload in a busy, noisy environment where there are frequent interruptions and unpredictable changes in demand.
Maintain accurate nursing notes in line with trust policy.
Participate in departmental communication, policy development, and continuous quality improvement and meetings
To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately, and act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Practice, escalating any professional concerns.
Participate in a program of teaching and training for all staff, including mandatory training. All staff will be expected to participate in the competency base training provided as induction and on-going development to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Be able to plan own workload in a busy, noisy environment where there are frequent interruptions and unpredictable changes in demand.
Maintain clinical competence in the use of medical devices used within the department and clinical procedures such as administration of injections.
Ensure that the National Service Framework for Paediatric Services is adhered to and that Child Protection Policies are followed.
Responsible for ensuring that all accidents/incidents are reported to the appropriate Manager and reported via the Inphase reporting system. All employees are required & expected to participate in the Trusts accident/incident reporting system and to comply with the Trusts procedures and techniques for managing risks.
Maintain and share up to date knowledge of current research relevant to emergency care.
General Management
Responsible for regular cleaning of equipment, reporting faults to shift manager and removing defective equipment from use.
Follow trust policy for the safe storage of patients valuables and property whilst in the emergency department in line with trust policy.
Teaching and Learning
To support inexperienced health care staff/ students in their day to day work.
Maintaining up to date with all aspects of core and advanced mandatory training.
Total Patient Experience
Assist other members of the multi-disciplinary team in supporting patients holistically through their emergency department journey.
Major Incident
To maintain and up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan
In the event of a major incident being declared and a call inn of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of A&E as soon as possible.
Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients.
To undertake the one day HMIMMS regarding Major Incident Management so there is an understanding of expectations of band 5 role in a major incident
Undertake the Decontamination of patients from a CBRN incident as required.
Undertake training and maintain competence in scene safety and the use of Personal Protective Equipment used in the pre-hospital setting.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oCompletion of NA Foundation Degree and registered with the NMC
Desirable
- oDiploma/Degree in health related subject
essential
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the Role of the Nursing Associate in the Emergency Department.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (CQC/ RCEM etc.)
essential
Essential
- oAwareness of current local and national nursing issues
Desirable
essential
Essential
- oThe ability to prioritise workload and patient care needs and deal with emergency situations.
Desirable
- oVenepuncture and Cannulation Skills
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oCompletion of NA Foundation Degree and registered with the NMC
Desirable
- oDiploma/Degree in health related subject
essential
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the Role of the Nursing Associate in the Emergency Department.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (CQC/ RCEM etc.)
essential
Essential
- oAwareness of current local and national nursing issues
Desirable
essential
Essential
- oThe ability to prioritise workload and patient care needs and deal with emergency situations.
Desirable
- oVenepuncture and Cannulation Skills
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).
