Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you an experienced ED nurse looking to further your career within Emergency Care?
You will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual undertaking the role of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and have flexibility to be able to work within a busy and demanding environment. You will be expected to have sound clinical knowledge and wish to develop and share your leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
* Confidently rotate in all areas of the ED.
* Have experience of dealing with acute emergency and minor injuries/illnesses, with a proven professional background at an advanced level within ED nursing or a Minor Injuries Unit.
* Be able to lead and develop a team, promoting excellence in Emergency Care, whilst supporting other team managers in all aspects of department management.
* Have excellent communication skills and a flexibility to meet the needs of the service are required, as you will be involved in developing and implementing initiatives to improve the patient experience.
* Will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities and expand your role as the service develops.
* Have a proactive approach to ED nursing.
* Be flexible and adaptable.
* Carry out appraisals and manage sickness for staff.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
* Responsible for the daily management and organisation of the unit in leading and ensuring a quality nursing service is provided for patients attending the Emergency Care Centre.
* Ensure the efficient use of resources by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision using evidence based practice.
* Provide clinical and managerial expertise and act as a resource for all disciplines of staff and service users.
* To act as a role model in providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Matron team.
Please see JD for further details
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
* Experience working in an ED department.
* 2 yrs experience as a Band 6 or above in ED.
* Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role.
* Experience working as part of an MDT team (give examples).
* Experience running an ED department (give examples).
* Experience managing and appraising a team.
* Experience in using Cerner.
Qualifications
* UK NMC registration as a Nurse.
* ALS.
* ATNC.
* ED course or equivalent.
* Leadership course.
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.
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum inc. HCAS
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