Job overview
This is a opportunity for permanent Band 7 position to support the current Emergency Department Senior Nursing Team to lead the department and support the provision of Quality Care for our patients.
We are looking for experienced and motivated band 7 or band 6 with ED experience. We have a well-established practice education team who are passionate about personal and professional development.
St Richards ED currently sees up to 250 patients a day, which includes, Majors, Minors, Resus, Paediatrics and Trauma.
We work closely within an MDT of Occupational Therapists, frailty team, outreach and Mental Health Liaison services.
You will have the opportunity to work in each of our 5 different clinical areas which consist of a 6 bay resus room, Majors area, an Ambulatory area, a well lead Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) run by Urgent Care Practitioners (UCP).
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
1. To have continuing 24 hour responsibility for the effective management and leadership of the department.
2. Working as a Senior Clinical Nurse throughout the Emergency Department, developing and coordinating the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients attending with emergency care needs.
3. To participate in the support and professional development of all staff with specific relation to emergency care nursing.
4. To ensure that care provided in all areas of the department is evidence based and that such care follows agreed specialist pathways.
5. To maintain a safe and efficient environment within all areas of the Emergency Department through efficient resource utilisation and quality assurance mechanisms, including audits and incident report investigations.
6. To ensure timely multi-tasking and prioritising to meet excessive patient demand to maintain patient safety and ensuring the role has a positive influence on the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
7. Allocate staff based on acuity and demand and forecasting/planning for staffing deficits.
8. Respond to pressures such as overcrowding or major incidents.
9. Support staff with complex patient cases and escalations.
10. Lead by example in emergency care, standards and best practice.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be a clinical expert and an excellent role model, providing a clear focus for clinical leadership, and be responsible for ensuring excellence through clinical care managing, teaching and encouraging professional development for all staff whilst meeting the Emergency Department Clinical Quality Indicators, KPI’s and meeting the National Performance Targets and where necessary the wider acute floor. This role encompasses out of hours working (both nights and weekends).
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
NMC Registration
Essential criteria
11. Registered General Nurse or dual trained
12. ED skills and competencies
13. Mentorship or working towards
14. Evidence of ongoing professional development
15. Minimum 2 years band 6 experience within an Emergency Department
16. Completed Degree level education including relevant Emergency Care modules in Admission and Trauma
17. Completion of National Curriculum and Competency Framework in Emergency Nursing Level 1
18. Completion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
19. Completion of Adult Immediate Life Support (ALS)
Desirable criteria
20. Minor injuries course
21. Leadership and Management Qualification
22. Study at Masters level
23. NVQ assessor
24. Completion of Level 2 Emergency Nursing Competency Framework
25. Completion of Advanced clinical courses including EPLS, ALS, ATLS
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
26. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
27. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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