Job Overview
Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Frimley Park Hospital
The Medical SDEC Unit is a fast-paced assessment and treatment area comprising 6 chairs, 4 trolleys, and 3 dedicated assessment rooms. It operates under the leadership of an acute medical consultant and a multidisciplinary team (MDT), focusing on rapid assessment and intervention to support same-day patient care.
As a Junior Sister in this dynamic setting, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by:
* Leading the initial assessment, investigation, and treatment of patients attending the Medical SDEC, ensuring timely and appropriate care in the most suitable setting.
* Acting as a first point of contact for patients, facilitating prompt clinical decision-making and contributing to effective admission avoidance.
* Providing expert advice and support to patients and colleagues to enhance care delivery and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
Main duties of the job
* Coordinate the flow of patients and monitor and manage capacity of unit as appropriate, liaising with other departments and unit Matrons to ensure safety and flow are maintained at all times.
* Interpret information and use knowledge and judgement to provide highly specialist advice when reviewing, analysing, and evaluating all aspects of the patients' care and treatment plan according to their holistic needs.
* Undertake appropriate investigations and treatments utilising evidence-based practice/clinical guidelines, applying skill, knowledge, experience, and clinical judgement to meet individual needs.
* Be aware of own limitations and those of the role to refer to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond scope, liaising with the multidisciplinary team as required.
* Obtain consent when undertaking assessments and discussing investigation and treatment plans, providing alternatives to facilitate patient choice.
* Maintain accurate patient notes, both written and electronic, in accordance with trust and national policies and guidelines.
* Provide clinical leadership and development support to the nursing team.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer, awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training, and value work-life balance, offering flexible working options.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Current first or second-level NMC Registration
* Completed Nursing degree or working towards
Desirable criteria
* Leadership Course
* Advanced Life Support provider
Skills & Knowledge
* Clinical practice skills and knowledge relevant to role
* Leadership skills
* Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
* Effective change management skills
* Experience of coordinating a ward/department and leading a team
Experience
* Substantial experience in Emergency Care (e.g., Emergency Department/Acute Medicine or Surgical Assessment)
* Knowledge of assessment and management of acute patients
Desirable experience includes working in Medical SDEC and undertaking research and audit.
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