Job overview
This is a new position for the organisation, due to the opening of our Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. The post holder will support the CDC service, responding to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action. The post holder will by a point of contact for the centre for clinically managing unwell patients within all specialities and patients affected by adverse reactions to contrast medium.
Main duties of the job
* Provide daily emergency cover as required, in the absence of a Senior Nurse, CNS or Doctor being in clinic. The Nurse will provide assistance at ILS level
* Attend relevant training and supervision to carry out roles and responsibilities of the role.
* Carry out planned diagnostics and assessment for a group of patients without supervision but seek advice where necessary.
* Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care
* Assist and advise staff, both registered and non-registered in the delivery of patient care within the clinic environment.
* Maintain accurate clinical observation/assessment of the patient and act accordingly
* Collate monthly/annual report relating to own and team activity
* Maintain data quality standards / department or similar systems in the future.
* Undertake training for electronic information systems in place & under development.
* Adhere to Trust / local guidelines for ordering relevant tests and access results reported on Cerner and follow them (where necessary).
* Role model use of Trust intranet and internet to staff
* Maintain and update own clinical experience and contribute as role model to ensure the delivery of nursing care is at highest possible level to meet patient requirements.
* Monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards and take the lead on customer care initiatives. This will include the development and utilisation of local action plans.
* Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records) and implement audits of records to measure and evaluate care planning.
* To investigate complaints, accident reports and untoward incidents within clinic and in conjunction with the Line Manager and implement recommendations for action.
* Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is taken, in accordance with the Trust Risk Management policy.
* Undertake nursing procedures. Perform expanded practices such as venepuncture, ILS.
* Act as the patient’s advocate
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, working alongside members of the multidisciplinary teams that will be utilising the CDC. They will be expected to cover the core hours, Monday - Sunday, 08:00 - 20:00hrs, based on a roster pattern and supported by a B7 clinical nurse manager.