Job summary
Hello. My name is Natalie, and I am the Matron of the Acute Medical Unit here at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. I wanted to personally introduce myself and explain to you why you should choose to come and join my team.
The Acute Medical Unit at NNUH is set across three wards currently with a combined bed base of 84 beds plus 9 trolleys. Much like other AMU's we receive patients directly from GP's and the Emergency Department and we ensure all emergency admission patients receive seamless, high-quality care at the point of admission. We see around 20,000 emergency admissions each year.
Where we differ from other acute units is that NNUH has spent a lot of time in the development of Emergency Care which has led to the expansion of the services offered by the Acute Medical Unit. This includes Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Priority Assessment Unit (PAU) acute medical short stay beds, and advanced care for critically ill patients.
Main duties of the job
So why join my team?
I'm a realist, acute medicine is busy. The days are long, and the work is challenging. As a team we recognise this and make sure that all members of the team are fully supported, and we look after you. I am really lucky to have three amazing ward sisters, and we are supported by our own clinical educator. All our doors are open, and we encourage our team to come speak to us.
We get to see a huge variety of patients in AMU, and it gives Clinical Support Workers the chance to enjoy a working environment where you are exposed to lots of different patients and no two days are the same. NNUH is keen on career progression; we encourage every single member of our teams to achieve their potential.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care, with an emphasis on providing enhanced clinical skills in: Physiological observation recording Intravenous cannulation ECG recording Venepuncture Catheterisation (female) Clerical duties e.g. management of notes, record keeping, store / receive confidential information Blood Glucose recording Obtaining swabs, cultures and specimens
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To carry out duties as specified in within the Trusts Approved Core Task List for Health Care assistants qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care. To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered nurse. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times. To be aware of own role in clinical emergencies and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with Essence of Care standards. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description Job responsibilities
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care, with an emphasis on providing enhanced clinical skills in: Physiological observation recording Intravenous cannulation ECG recording Venepuncture Catheterisation (female) Clerical duties e.g. management of notes, record keeping, store / receive confidential information Blood Glucose recording Obtaining swabs, cultures and specimens
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To carry out duties as specified in within the Trusts Approved Core Task List for Health Care assistants qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care. To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered nurse. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times. To be aware of own role in clinical emergencies and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with Essence of Care standards. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Completion of a relevant Health Care Assistant training programme. Experience
Essential
Some experience in a previous nursing / care assistant role. Skills
Essential
Good organisational skills Basic I.T. and computer skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Attitude, aptitude
Essential
Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification Qualifications
Essential
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Completion of a relevant Health Care Assistant training programme. Experience
Essential
Some experience in a previous nursing / care assistant role. Skills
Essential
Good organisational skills Basic I.T. and computer skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Attitude, aptitude
Essential
Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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 .
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. .
Additional information 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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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