Job overview
We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 ED nurse, to join our friendly and supportive team. If you have been working as a senior band 5 in ED and have completed your mentorship and have undertaken the ED course and are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and develop leadership and management skills, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will act as a role model for the junior team members in the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.
2. They will deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and will support with the leadership and management of the department particularly focusing on clinical care and standards.
3. The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.
4. We offer a structured orientation and on-going support and guidance. We follow the RCN National Emergency Nursing Framework competencies. As well as supporting our staff’s professional development we offer a New Well-being space, outside areas including designated garden areas as well as fitness classes including a running group. Each of our departments also have wellbeing champions.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, expertise, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Considerable ED experience at Band 5. Working within all areas of the department.
Desirable criteria
6. In charge experience of an area or part of department
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Aware of cultural and social influences on health care
8. Understanding of research and it’s application to practice
9. Knowledge and understanding of National issues relating to Emergency Care
Desirable criteria
10. Budget and resource management
11. Knowledge of current and emerging nhs strategy and policy
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
13. Effective interpersonal skills
14. Excellent Clinical skills
15. Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
16. Ability to deal with difficult situations.
17. Ability to recognise own limitations and to work within them
18. Excellent organisational skills
19. Always displays professional integrity and credibility acting as a Role model
20. Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads and working within timeframes.
21. Ability to prioritise workload effectively and delegate where appropriate
22. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
23. Basic IT Skills
other
Essential criteria
24. Able to work a flexible working pattern including weekends and nights
25. To uphold the Trust’s WeCare Values
Qualifications
Essential criteria
26. Paediatric Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
27. ENB 998 or equivalent mentorship course
28. Specialist A&E Course or working towards it
29. PiLs
30. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable criteria
31. ALS/EPLS
32. Educated to degree level or working towards it
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
33. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
34. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
35. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
36. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
37. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)