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An exciting opportunity 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 an Emergency Department Nurse Associate as outlined below.
Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide.
Promote the use of communication 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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Sally Smith, Matron Emergency Department, Email: sally.smith2@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk, Tel: 012343551226943
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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* Hospitals and Health Care
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