Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Acute Assessment Unit at Bedford Hospital for a band 5 staff nurse to join our ever-expanding team.
The Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) is responsible for creating flow for patients from ED through AAU to the base wards. On the patient's journey, they will arrive at AAU from ED for further assessment, investigations, and treatment. AAU cares for a whole variety of patients from various specialties including Medical, Surgical, Gastro, Gynae, Otho, Neuro, Mental Health, and more.
Nurses on AAU work within a team to deliver our patients a high standard of quality care. AAU has 30 beds and has a very high turnover, requiring nurses to be on the ball, alert, organized, and able to prioritize their workload.
We are a friendly bunch to work with, and we are always looking to improve and better our service. We would welcome all applicants for a tour of the ward if required to learn a little more about the services we provide.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an effective team member by taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care provided to patients within the Acute Assessment Unit.
The post holder will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver the objectives of the Acute Assessment Unit to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for all patients. This streamlined approach will aid with the flow of patients through the wider hospital. Providing a coordinated and efficient service for the patient is essential to ensure that they receive all assessments, investigations, and results in a timely manner to enable same-day discharge. Providing a positive patient experience is a key component of your job role.
Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for Acute Medicine.
You will need to be an excellent communicator, organizer, creative thinker, problem solver, team player, and be willing to deal with complex and difficult situations and competing demands.
About us
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 program 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.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviors which underpin our Trust's 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 a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the 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.
Date posted: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 418-NUR9960-KS
Job locations: AAU - Bedford Hospital South Wing, Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Job description Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Provide a high standard of evidence-based care to patients in line with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate record-keeping consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures in line with NMC Code of Conduct.
Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance and maintain own portfolio in line with the knowledge, skill framework.
Ensure the information recorded on Trust clinical systems is accurately reflected on the ExtraMed bed management system for day-case patients if applicable to ward service requirements.
Answer the telephone, take referrals, and deal with enquiries from hospital staff and the public concerning admission, transfer, discharge, and review appointments of patients.
Communicate in an efficient and effective manner with all staff, patients, visitors, and external sources, identifying any problems and dealing with them in a tactful manner.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Current NMC registration
* Evidence of professional development
* Basic life support up to date
Desirable
* Mspp (willing to undertake)
* Venepuncture and Cannulation
* Male and female Cauterisation
* ILS OR ALS
Experience Essential
* Knowledge of patient conditions from different specialties
* Evidence of good clinical Skills
* Ability to work within a team and work effectively with others
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
* Knowledge appraisal process
Knowledge Essential
* Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
* Aware of national nursing agendas
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* To work well within the multidisciplinary team
* Understand the requirement to safeguard adults and children
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
AAU - Bedford Hospital South Wing
Ampthill Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
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