Job overview
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We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurses to join our Emergency Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Adult Emergency Department is currently undergoing an exciting period of change which is reflected in the management of patients and the opportunities available to staff for personal and professional growth and development.
The role will offer you a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in emergency care and enhance your professional development. We provide a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing mentorship to ensure you build confidence and competence in an acute care setting. We take immense pride in investing in the growth and success of our nursing staff and have formal education channels and a nationally recognised development program.
We are committed to a healthy and open "speak-up" culture, where feedback from both staff and patients shapes our ongoing journey toward excellence. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for achieving outstanding care and represent our Trust values.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital which is located in Leytonstone, East London, a vibrant area known for its rich diversity and culture. Situated just a 15-minute tube journey from Central London and the West End, it offers easy access to some of the best attractions and amenities London has to offer. The area also boasts Westfield shopping centre and the iconic Olympic Village, as well as the natural beauty of Epping Forest nearby, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. We have a wide range of benefits available to staff including the on-site Tomswood Health and Wellbeing Centre which offers a variety of fitness classes, including Zumba and Pilates, promoting physical and mental health.
The hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment, which includes the creation of a new, state-of-the-art, sustainable hospital. This development aims to enhance NHS services and patient care, ensuring that the future of Whipps Cross is bright. Joining the Whipps Cross team means becoming part of a dedicated family, where you can contribute to shaping the future of healthcare at Barts Health.
If you're passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care and want to make a difference in a hospital undergoing significant change, we'd love to hear from you.
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 job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse / Registered Children’s Nurse
Desirable criteria
2. Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Acute post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
4. Policy
Skills
Essential criteria
5. Ability to work as a team member
6. Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
7. Good written and verbal communication skills
8. Ability to learn new skills, including technology
9. Can show a non –judgmental approach to patient care
10. Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
11. Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
12. Ability to identify deteriorating patients
13. Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
14. Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
15. Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
Desirable criteria
16. Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
17. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
18. Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
19. Ability to monitor the quality of own work
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
20. Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
21. Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
22. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
Desirable criteria
23. Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
Communications
Essential criteria
24. Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
25. The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
26. Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
27. Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Desirable criteria
28. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
29. Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
30. Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
31. Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
32. Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
Desirable criteria
33. Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
34. Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
35. Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
36. Experience of Equal Opportunity polices and procedures
37. Ability to identify and take action when own or other’s undermines equality and diversity