Job summary
Welcome to the Ambulatory Emergency care unit, based at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. This is a service that has been developed to provide acute assessment diagnostics and treatment for patients. Using the principles of same day emergency care (SDEC). We support flow of patients through the hospital thereby improving the four hour standard and improving patient experience.
Our service SDEC is open everyday that takes referrals from ED/UCC, GP's and other multidisciplinary teams within primary and secondary care settings.
We are open Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00 and Sat/Sun 07:00-20:00
Main duties of the job
These duties are included in the Job description and specifications.
You will be required to provide nursing care and perform treatments as required. This area is a challenging and fast paced environment. Duties include triaging patients in high numbers. Providing treatments to facilitate a quicker discharge. Therefore it is essential that you have a good sense of humour, a desire to work hard and be part of a great team.
About us
Our Nursing philosophy of care is built on our values of Quality Dignity and Respect, we will provide skilled nursing care to our patient family members and significant others. We maintain the core belief of Safe, Personal and Effective care and strive to provide an excellent service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification. We require a Registered Nurse to provide services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification. We require a Registered Nurse to provide services.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Registered 1st level or equivalent as verified by the NMC.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area
General Intelligence
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Be numerate.
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Be proficient at calculating medication doses
- Able to write basic reports.
- Able to train less qualified carers/learners.
- Moving and Handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Registered 1st level or equivalent as verified by the NMC.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area
General Intelligence
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Be numerate.
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Be proficient at calculating medication doses
- Able to write basic reports.
- Able to train less qualified carers/learners.
- Moving and Handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development.
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).
