Job summary Two Positions Available 37.5 hours & 15 hours per week available An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Same Day Emergency Care department to welcome a new Staff Nurse to the team. The post holder will participate in the rapid clinical assessment of acute medical patients. The post holder will help to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate care and assist in the coordination of the patient's journey in order to minimize waits, delays and prevent avoidable admissions Main duties of the job To maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous records of care given. Record keeping and ensuring all documentation is completed. Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care. Evaluating clinical care and acting upon the outcomes of evaluation. Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and report any failures in accordance with agreed department protocols. Keeping up to date with clinical developments and standards eg: NICE guidance. To be involved in the evaluation of clinical care and the development of actions plans to address any deficiencies. To maintain a portfolio of evidence of clinical skills, competency based assessments and underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by the NMC. To work in a professional autonomous manner within agreed clinical guidelines, accepted both locally and by governing bodies. Receive information concerning patients' history, sensitive issues. Liaise with various staff across the Trust to ensure patients' care is of a high standard. To be involved in breaking bad news as agreed with Clinicians. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 421-LTUCC-1643C Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Act as a support/mentor for other staff within the Department. In conjunction with other staff members, plan and prioritise own workload. Self-development and participation in continuous and post-basic education, as laid down by the NMC. Maintain standards and work to clinical nursing procedures as formulated by the Trust. Assist in the induction training of new staff members, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching. To be involved in the mentorship of new staff members and the development of a comprehensive training package. To act as an expert resource for training/education for other team members. Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in nursing Ensure that patients are kept informed at all times Ensure that patients have their dignity and privacy maintained at all times Report for duty attired and of appearance so as to conform with Trust policy Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients journey. Job description Job responsibilities Act as a support/mentor for other staff within the Department. In conjunction with other staff members, plan and prioritise own workload. Self-development and participation in continuous and post-basic education, as laid down by the NMC. Maintain standards and work to clinical nursing procedures as formulated by the Trust. Assist in the induction training of new staff members, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching. To be involved in the mentorship of new staff members and the development of a comprehensive training package. To act as an expert resource for training/education for other team members. Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in nursing Ensure that patients are kept informed at all times Ensure that patients have their dignity and privacy maintained at all times Report for duty attired and of appearance so as to conform with Trust policy Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients journey. Person Specification Skills Essential NMC registered Extended skills - Phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG A year of acute medicine experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Leadership Skills Assessment Skills Person Specification Skills Essential NMC registered Extended skills - Phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG A year of acute medicine experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Leadership Skills Assessment Skills 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). 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 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)